In Genesis 11:27 and Genesis 12:1-5, we see that Lot experienced increase because of his association with Abraham. God's blessings were upon Abraham because he was obedient and would teach his children.
In Genesis 13:1-13, Abraham and Lot had so many blessings that the land couldn't support both of them. Strife developed between their herdsmen. Grieved, Abraham suggested they separate. Lot chose the fertile plain.
How many of our decisions are based on money? We need to be led by the Spirit, not the dollar.
Lot left and lost everything. Genesis 14:11-12 tells us he, his family, and all his goods were carried off by others. Abraham comes to his rescue, and he is restored. You'd think he'd want to work out the problems, so he could stay near Abraham. Instead, he chose to go back to the area that resulted in the loss.
Two angels showed up one day and said they were about to destroy the city. Lot lingered, and he and his family had to be forcibly removed from danger. He lost all his goods and ultimately his wife.
Associations and influences can result in great blessing or great loss.
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