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Reflection – Abraham Blessed by Melchizedek

Abraham Blessed by Melchizedek

Abraham’s victory over the fighting men that captured his nephew Lot and the citizens of Sodom along with their possessions was recognized by the priest Melchizedek and Abraham as a victory made possible by God.

Melchizedek praised God for making the defeat of the enemy possible.  Then, Abraham gave a tenth of the possessions that were recovered, to Melchizedek.

The king of Sodom, who was attending this thanksgiving, said to Abraham, “All I want are my people, you may keep the possessions.”  Abraham informed the king that he had made a promise to God that he would not keep any of the recovered possessions.  He wanted it to be clear, in the future, that his wealth had been supplied by God. [Reflection based on the Bible Reference – Genesis 14:17-22]

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