Men in the Bible: An Impetuous and Impudent Man
So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren. Is not the whole land before you? Please separate from me. If you take the left, then I will go to the right; or, if you go to the right, then I will go to the left.” And Lot lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere… like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt as you go toward Zoar. Then Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan, and Lot journeyed east. And they separated from each other. – Genesis 13:8-11
We are still exploring the character of Lot, Abraham’s nephew. Yesterday, we saw him as an example of someone not worthy of emulation, because although he was wealthy, he was unwise; he was rich yet dumb. Today, we will also highlight some other sides of his character flaws. He can also, at best, be described as impetuous and impudent.
From our reference passage today, we can see that even when Abraham took the initiative of broaching peace to Lot, a move that he Lot should have taken in the first place, by suggesting that Lot should choose where he would prefer to stay so that he, Abraham, could head in the opposition direction of that for the sake of peace. A wiser and reasonable person in the same position as Lot would have first apologized to his uncle and benefactor about the behaviors of his herdsmen. Then he would have protested that the uncle should be the first to choose where he would rather stay.
But not Lot.
On the contrary, Abraham had barely finished his invitation for Lot to choose first before he eagerly looked around and impetuously picked his choice of location, leaving his uncle to settle for the second best. Why the second best? Consider that in making his choice, Lot looked very well and appraised the two options presented by Abraham. The Bible says he “lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere. Then Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan” (Genesis 13:10-11).
This means that he chose the best parts of the land for himself without much thought about whether his uncle would also prefer the same place. That was the height of impudence.
Therefore, in one single decision or action, Lot revealed how impetuous and impudent a person he was through his disregard for his aged uncle, foster father, and benefactor, by choosing first ahead of him. Then, by choosing the better portion of the land for himself without thinking if his uncle, who obviously had more livestock than he did, might actually want the place for himself. In such a way, we should never behave.
Selah!
Also read:
- Men in the Bible: A Fool in Wealth and A Rich Dumbass
- The Benefits of Wisdom: Prosperity and Longevity
- 8 Reasons Not to Mess With a Child
- The Little Cross I Wear
- I Knew My Prayer Was Heard
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