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From time to time, you might find yourself in a precarious situation. When under pressure, you might make a rash decision, forcing the issue without thinking about the consequences of an action. Before you pull the trigger in the future, perhaps its better to wait and see if Lord is in agreement until making a deal with the King of Sodom.
After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh, Genesis 14:17.
As one king came to meet Abram, another, the King of Salem brought bread and wine. Serving as a priest of the Most High God, Melchizedek blessed Abram and give him a tenth of everything he had. This visit provided Abram with the assurance of deliverance, that God would be faithful to protect God’s people from their enemies. The thought of a potential compromise was no longer necessary.
That I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich, Genesis 14:23.
This passage of the Old Testament teaches a valuable life lesson. If you place your trust solely in the Lord, you won’t be obligated to another party or person. Like Jesus’ words in the Our Father, Matthew 6:9-15, our hope should be placed in Christ alone to provide daily bread. Therefore, do not waver in your faith as temptation approaches. Rather, follow the words of Proverbs 3:5-6 so that you won’t be swayed by deals from the king of Sodom.
by Jay Mankus
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