Abram vs Lot – Genesis 13:10-18

Without considering the covenantal perspective, it would appear that Abram and Lot have plenty in common. They come from the same family clan, both are successful herdsman with servants and flocks abounding. Both of them share geographical, cultural, and vocational backgrounds. But as the context of our passage today makes clear, these common traits and shared experiences are superficial. They are merely window dressing compared to matters of the heart. This is where substantial differences lie between Abram and Lot. When it came to walking by faith, seeking the Lord over worldly comforts, visiting the altar of devotion to Yahweh, and living according to His Word, Abram and Lot illustrate stark contrasts in this chapter of redemptive history. As Moses recounts the incident where Abram and his nephew part ways, his commentary provides a back to back analysis of these events and their pending consequences. Abram serves to illustrate the virtues of covenant faithfulness while Lot reminds the reader of the reach of sovereign grace. These dynamics will be more evident still in the coming chapters as God blesses Abram and rescues Lot – if only by the skin of his teeth. Praise God for His steadfast love encouraging the church and pursuing the prodigal....