The Strength and Weakness of Abram
Genesis 12:6-20
And Abram passed through the land to the place of Sichem, to the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land.


I. A THREEFOLD SOURCE OF STRENGTH.

1. His enjoyment of gracious visits from God.

2. His exercise of faith in God.

3. His cultivation of communion with God.

II. A THREEFOLD SOURCE OF WEAKNESS.

1. An unwarrantable fear of man.

2. A heedless reliance on worldly policy and craft.

3. A sinful preference of self-interest to the happiness and welfare of others. - W.



Parallel Verses
KJV: And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land.

WEB: Abram passed through the land to the place of Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. The Canaanite was then in the land.




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