Genesis 19-21
I've never understood how Lot could offer his daughters to the men of Sodom. As a father, how could he do that? I know my dad would never do anything like that, but putting myself in those girls' place, I would feel so betrayed and unloved. I would lose respect and trust in my father and wold not feel valued by him. The fact that the angels did not rebuke Lot for offering them has also bothered me. Yes, he was trying to protect the angels, but does that mean it was ok to give his daughters instead? I wish God had addressed that.
In Chapter 21, God allows Abraham and Sarah to drive Ishmael and Hagar out of their camp. I never understood that either. Sarah brought the jealousy and discontent on herself by giving Hagar to Abraham. And how could Abraham cast his own son into the desert to either die or somehow find his own way? Yes, God looked out for him and provided for him, but still, talk about loving fathers and dysfunctional families.
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