Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
We have just been introduced to Abram, and this is the first story we have of him! Even in its cultural context, this was very bad behavior.
Abram and Sarai were, in fact, half-brother and sister, so it was not a total lie, but sometimes a half-truth is even more damaging and duplicitous than an outright falsehood. Obviously, Abram cared more about his own safety than either Sarai's, Pharaoh's, or even the entire People of Egypt. He would have a long way to go before becoming the Patriarch of Monotheism!
Stories like this show us that Abram was a man like anybody, and quite able to act in a stupid or even evil manner. It also demonstrates that the Bible, which shows its heroes "warts and all", came to us by Inspration. If it were just a person writing the stroy, he probably would not have included this!
Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
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