Genesis 14:21 The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people and keep the goods for yourself.”
It appears that Abram has grown in love and wisdom, that he now trusts God implicitly, to the point that he does not accept plunder he earned from the battle because he wants to give all glory to God for his wealth. That’s a far cry from moving to Egypt to avoid starvation and claiming your wife is your sister so that you aren’t killed so she can be wed outright.
Genesis 14:22 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “With raised hand I have sworn an oath to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
I am truly thankful for a God who loves us so, who extends us grace and compassion, who allows us to learn and grow and change, who doesn’t say, “Oh, I’m sorry. You messed up once. I’m done with you.” I think we can all learn a lot about how to treat each other from this whole example between God and Abram.
Genesis 14:23 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.’
Precious Savior, Thank You for grace, for compassion, for second chances. Thank You that You don’t send us away from You when we make mistakes. Help us to be more compassionate towards each other as we live and love and grow in this life. Amen.
Genesis 14:24 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.”
Have a blessed day.