Read Genesis 13.
Here is another test of Abram's faith. There arose a major conflict within his own family. In the culture of the day, being the patriarch of the family, Abram could have pulled rank and made certain demands. But to his credit he saw this in a much larger perspective than relational strife. Lot was not an enemy but family. Abram's commitment was more than just to appease the strife, but to resolve the conflict and trust God for the outcome.
If you wish to start a fight, demand your rights. If you want to end a conflict, yield your rights voluntarily and work peaceably toward an equitable resolve.
Three life lessons from Abram's responses:
1. He humbled himself when he could have stood up for his rights.
2. He trusted God to work rather than choosing his own way.
3. He worshipped God when the decision was made. Building an altar and worshipping at these strategic times had now become a habit of his life. He passed the test.
Three life questions to ask when faced with some major decisions from Lot's responses:
1. Am I viewing this decision with spiritual insight or only physical eyesight?
2. Am I making spiritual goals my priority rather than material goals?
3. Am I more concerned with developing eternal prosperity or temporal prosperity?
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