Why do abraham and lot separate

We need to check out their value system to see ours, so that we may be able to handle God's blessing properly. He wanted man more than materials. He hold onto the promise of God.

Between visible material things and invisible God's promise, he chose God's promise, whereas Lot chose material blessing itself than God. When practical problem arose, Abram chose to put trust in God's promise and live as a man of God. According to verse 11, Lot chose for himself the whole plain of the Jordan and set out toward the east.

Look at verses 10 and Lot chose for himself the land which had enough water for his flock and was good for his desire. In choosing the land, he focused on how to maintain material things properly and how to satisfy his own desire. He did not think of God's promise. He did not think of God himself who had given him such material blessings, but hold to the blessing itself.

In the decision making time, he removed God from his choice. He was material centerd. His uncle Abram gave him the first choice to choose a land. But Lot was like a son to Abram who had never had a son. So at least Lot could try to comfort Abram like as son. But he did not think of Abram. Because of this, later Abram was hurt and suffered from a sense of loss. Because it was a beautiful and lush land; well watered. The garden of the Lord shows that Lot did want to live a spiritual life and he did want God's blessing.

The land of Egypt shows that Lot wanted to enjoy materialistic and pleasure seeking lifestyle which he had tasted in Egypt. At such important decision making time, he put his one feet in God and the other in the world.

He wanted to enjoy both world, God and the world. It was a beginning of tragedy. Lot had a chance to follow along with Abram and to learn from hhim so he too could live a life of faith and be blessed by God. But Lot 'chose for himself' and 'looked up and saw. He gave into his physical desires and lusts and passions. He was also selfish.

He didn't think about stepping back and letting his old uncle have first choice. He didn't think about reducing his herds either in order to stay with Abram. Man falls into sin because he gives into the desires of his heart.

He gives into physical desires that he can see or hear or touch and smell. Eve also gave into the Devil's temptation when she saw that the fruit of the tree was "good for food" and "pleasing to the eye" knowledge of good and evil.

Lot's choice reveals the kind of person he was. He was not a spiritual man but a worldly man who had tasted the material world and had been infected with "cultural sickness" while he had been down to Egypt. He was only concerened with the here and now. Abram might have learned something about many choices in the previous situation. He allowed Lot to choose first. His faith in God could have grown to allow Lot to choose first.

Lot chose the plain of the Jordan as it was well watered. He relies on his wisdom. What can believers give up to put others first and to pursue peace? We can let go of our pride to think that we are right all the time. We are quick to defend ourselves when people point out our mistakes. How to Manage your Online Holdings. Sales Managers and Sales Contacts. Ordering From Brill.

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