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Genesis 13:7

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Abram's and Lot's herdsmen were arguing, and in addition the Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land at that time.

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and the territory of the Canaanites stretched from Sidon towards Gerar and all the way to Gaza, then towards Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, all the way to Lasha.

Abram traveled on through the land as far as a place called Shechem, stopping at the oak tree of Moreh. At that time the land was occupied by Canaanites.

Then Abraham raised an issue with Abimelech of a well that Abimelech's servants had taken by force.

But the herdsmen from Gerar argued with Isaac's herdsmen, claiming, “That's our water!” So Isaac named the well, “Argument,” because they argued with him.

But Jacob criticized Simeon and Levi, telling them, “You've just caused me a lot of trouble! You've made me like a bad smell among the people in this country, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites. I only have a few men, and if these people gather to attack me, I and my whole family will be wiped out.”

tell him, ‘Your servants have looked after livestock since we were children, both us and our fathers before us.’ That way you'll be able to live here in Goshen, because Egyptians look down on shepherds.”

“What you're doing isn't right,” I told them. “Don't you think you should respect our God so that enemy nations don't criticize us?

Some shepherds arrived and chased them off, but Moses intervened and rescued them, and watered their flock.

Avoiding conflict is the proper thing to do, but stupid people are quick to argue.

A household that's divided is doomed.

Even now you're not ready for it, because you're still worldly. Since you're still jealous and argumentative, doesn't that show you're worldly, behaving just like ordinary people do?

idolatry, sorcery, hatred, rivalry, jealousy, anger, selfish ambition, dissension, heresy,

Behave wisely with outsiders, making the best use of every opportunity.

so that your way of life may be respected by non-Christians and you won't have to rely on anyone to provide what you need.

For there was a time when we too were foolish and disobedient. We were deceived and slaves to various desires and pleasures. We lived wicked lives full of jealousy, hateful people hating one another.

Wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition you'll also find confusion and all kinds of evil practices.

Where do the fights and quarrels you're having come from? Aren't they due to the sensual passions that are in conflict within you?

Be sure to act appropriately when you're with non-Christians, so even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see the good things you do and glorify God when he comes.




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