Today's Passage: Genesis 20, NIV
What ladies can learn: Abraham and Sarah do it again! This time, though, when they lie, Sarah has to be sure of the consequences. There can be no doubt in her mind that God, her ultimate authority, is more important than her husband; there can be no doubt in her mind that God does not approve lying. She lies anyway, and what happens? This time, the Bible pins the offense on Sarah more so than the other times she's lied.
When we know that we have a choice to either obey God or to obey authority--but not both--we should always obey God first.
Highlighted characteristic of God: God is forgiving. Even when we make the same mistake twice (or thrice), He's willing to forgive.
In two words: God forgives.
Highlighted characteristic for us: First, a half-truth is a whole lie...second, if authorities tell you to disobey God's clear words, obey God.
In three words: Obey only God.
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