ABRAHAM AND LOT

 

     There was a woman who felt led by God to go to Clinton, New Jersey to reach the Jewish community there and her first covert was the well-known evangelist, Morris Cerillo.  When Abraham and Lot went to Canaan, they were very influential there.   One day however there was a dispute between Lot and Abraham over land.  There was not enough for both.  Paul makes it clear in his writing that Christian will have disputes and disagreements from time to time. 

     When we find ourselves in those times we must demonstrate these attributes.  Be impartial, sincere, love, have Christ as our standard, fervent in grace, and totally unselfish.  Abraham gave Lot the choice of the land and he took the best and Abraham settled for second best, but God blessed that. 

     Did you know the Bible says that selfishness is with holding something that is needed.  James warns us against doing that.  When we do not meet the needs of others we are being not like Christ.  We must never be indifferent to others.  When we get caught up in greed and covetousness, we become no longer good for anything.  Jesus said when salt gets unsalted it is good for nothing.  Jesus warns us that this creates a wall between us and God.

      When are called to help others like Joseph did when the famine hit Egypt.  Abraham in the dispute with Lot gave Lot the best of the land and settled for less but God blessed him.  When you take yourself on the throne of the heart God will bless.