< Genesis 13 >

There was no strife between Abram and his nephew Lot. They were both faithful to God and, no doubt, it was Providence which led Lot to choose fertile pasture outside Canaan that God promised to give to Abram and his seed (Genesis 17:8)Waiting for response for Genesis 17:8

Lot dwelt in a wicked city, as many of us do, but he is set forth as an example of how we may remain righteous in the midst of such wickedness 1 Peter 2:6-9.Waiting for response for 1 Peter 2:6-9

You should note the precise quotation of this passage by the apostle Paul to prove that Christ is the promised seed to inherit the land Galatians 3:16.Waiting for response for Galatians 3:16

Abram prospered in the new land together with his nephew Lot until the increase in herds and flocks caused grazing disputes among their servants. To eliminate this problem, Abram invited Lot to choose the pasture land he preferred, with Abram living elsewhere, to effect an amicable separation. Lot chose the fertile Jordan valley, and Abram received a reiteration of God’s promise which detailed the extent of the promised land.