Topic:Unequal Yoke
Text: Genesis 13:1-18

There is more to an unequal yoke than meets the eye. An unequal yoke may appear dazzling or attractive; it is a yoke all the same. Today, we shall take a further look at how Abraham went into unequal yoke. Abraham went down to Egypt with his beautiful wife Sarah. Fear gripped him and he thought he might be killed because of his beautiful wife. Suddenly, his blessings became a curse. What he used to see in the morning and rejoice about became a source of fear to him. He told Sarah to pretend she was his sister. When they got to Egypt, as feared, Sarah was taken away from Abraham. She was the greatest treasure he had left home with.

Fortunately, God is a merciful God, and this is why many of us are still alive today. Many of us are disobedient while some manifest partial obedience. God may even be able to tolerate those who are totally disobedient more than the partially obedient. He would rather have you cold or hot, but not lukewarm. God stepped into Abraham’s case and warned that king of Egypt against touching Sarah. In fact, throughout the time that she was in the palace, there was trouble for the king. Sarah was released and Abraham was given a lot of money.

When they left Egypt, Abraham still took Lot with him, according to our text. God prospered Abraham and Lot got a bit of the blessing. However, even though there was plenty, there was no peace. After some time, God opened the eyes of Abraham to see what was happening about his blessings. God revealed to him that it was because his obedience was incomplete. Abraham then decided to do away with Lot. Abraham asked him to choose any part of the land that he wanted. Lot chose the most beautiful part of the land while rocky places were left to Abraham.

That was how Abraham learnt the greatest lesson of his life. He discovered, through painful experience, that the man who goes into unequal yoke would always bear the burden.

Memory Verse: Isaiah 1:19 - “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:”