Abraham and Lot are a study in choices. When we look at them in Genesis we are reminded of our daily choices. We have a tendency to put Abraham on a pedestal but while he was a man of great faith and obedience he did make mistakes as well. Overall, his choices led him closer to God which is what we all want.
Abraham repeatedly introduced Sarah as his sister instead of his wife, but when the chips were down was willing to sacrifice his only son because God said to.
Lot chose to "pitch his tent toward Sodom" and eventually moved there. He offered his daughters virtue to protect his guests. While that is hard to understand in this day and age a study of middle eastern guest right will help you understand the truly awful position the man was in. I really see Abraham as a man who was intentionally trying to grow closer to God while Lot was what today would be considered the "everyman". He believes, he know God exists but he's not really making much of an effort. We don't see that effort until the destruction of Sodom when he prays to God for the salvation of all in the name of 10 righteous men.
Where are we in the world? What choices are we making? Are we trying to be closer to God or are we moseying along with the world?
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Like Abraham, I choose to be closer to God and learn more about him. I want to be like him and give the choice to another, even though the other may choose what at the time seems like the best. I will humble myself and pray that he helps me make better choices.
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