Days text for: Wednesday, June 12 “Abraham put faith in Jehovah, and it was counted to him as righteousness,” and he came to be called “Jehovah’s friend.” —Jas. 2:23. Abraham’s faith was made ev- ident by his peace-loving ways. For example, as Abraham’s flocks and herds increased, tension de- veloped between his herdsmen and those of his nephew Lot. (Gen. 12:5; 13:7) The obvious so- lution was that Abraham and Lot separate. Instead of using his age and status with God to tell his nephew what to do, Abraham proved himself to be a true peace- maker. “Please, do not let any quarreling continue between me and you and between my herds- men and your herdsmen,” Abra- ham told his nephew, “for we men are brothers.” The patriarch con- tinued: “Is not the whole land available to you? Please, separate from me. If you go to the left, then I will go to the right; but if you go to the right, then I will go to the left.” Lot chose the most fertile part of the land, but Abra- ham held no grudge against him. —Gen. 13:8-11. w11 8/15 3:9,
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