Through the Bible: GenesisSample

Self-Centred or God-Centred?

And Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley was well watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) So Lot chose for himself all the Jordan Valley, and Lot journeyed east. Thus they separated from each other.

Genesis 13:10-11

Lot's character is revealed by his choices. He took the best share of the land even though it meant living near Sodom, a city known for its sin. He was greedy, wanting the best for himself, without thinking about his uncle Abram's needs or what was fair.

Good pasture and available water seemed like a wise choice to Lot at first. But he failed to recognise that wicked Sodom would provide temptations strong enough to destroy his family.

Life is a series of choices.  We too can choose the best while ignoring the needs and feelings of others. However, these kinds of choices, as Lot's life shows, lead to problems. When we stop making choices in God's direction, choices that are not God-centred, all that is left is to make choices in the wrong direction.

Prayer:

Dear God, even though I prove time and time again to be disobedient, self-centred and faithless, You are always there to warn and guide. Teach me and help me Lord to put You first. Even if I do not want to, change my heart so that my desires are only focused on You. Amen.