Abraham Shares

Abraham's nephew Lot lived with him. They both had lots and lots of animals—sheep, goats, cows, and camels. So many animals!

But there was a problem. There wasn't enough grass and water for ALL the animals. The men who took care of Abraham's animals started fighting with the men who took care of Lot's animals.

'We need more space!' everyone said.

Abraham didn't want fighting in his family. So he had an idea. 'Lot, let's split up. You pick which direction you want to go. I'll take what's left.'

Lot looked around. One way, he saw beautiful green land near a river. It looked perfect! He pointed that direction. 'I want THAT land!'

'Okay,' said Abraham kindly.

Lot took his animals and moved to the nice green land near a city called Sodom. But the people in Sodom were very bad. That wasn't a good choice.

After Lot left, God spoke to Abraham. 'Look all around you! I'm giving ALL this land to you and your family forever. Your family will be as many as the specks of dust on the ground!'

Abraham was kind and let Lot choose first. And God took care of Abraham anyway! When we're generous and kind, God sees it and blesses us.