Abraham's Story
God asked Abraham to leave this place and go to a land He would show him.
God promised to bless Abraham and make his name "this"
Great
Abraham said he wanted to be a follower of....
"Everyone else is doing it"
Rationalized
Abraham obeyed God without knowing this.
Where he was going
Through Abraham, God promised this would be blessed.
All families of the earth
Abraham desired righteousness before this...
Happiness
"I don't know how this will turn out, but I'll do what's right."
Righteous
God promised Abraham his family would become this
A Great nation
Long term
Abraham wanted knowledge and peace, not just this.
Comfort or ease
"I don't want to make things awkward."
Rationalized
This quality is shown when Abraham leaves immediately
Obedience
God's promises required Abraham to do this first
Trust and be obedient
Wanting righteousness shows God this about our hearts
our direction or desire
Choosing what's right even when it costs you socially
Righteous
Abraham trusted God even when the path was unclear, showing this quality.
Faith
God's promises often come after someone takes this step of....
Faith
God words with this even when perfection isn't present
Willingness
What makes it hard to make the righteous choice?
Fear, rationalization, etc.