Discerning Hearts: Recognizing the Source of Blessing
Verses: Genesis 14:22-24 "Abram said to the king of Sodom, 'I have raised my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and have taken an oath 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." I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share that belongs to the men who went with me—to Aner, Eshkol, and Mamre. Let them have their share.'" Abram's encounter with the king of Sodom in Genesis 14 presents a valuable lesson on discerning the true source of our blessings. Here, Abram demonstrates a heart attuned to God's leading, allowing him to distinguish between genuine provision and fleeting temptations. The king's offer of spoils from the battle was undoubtedly tempting. Yet, Abram's response was not based on a pre-determined rule, but on a deeper recognition. He had made an oath to God, acknowledging Him as the ...