How would you live different if you knew that three generations after you would follow in your footsteps?
In Genesis 20:1-7 Abraham lies. He says of his wife “She is my sister” because he feared the people of the land would kill him on account of his beautiful wife.
In Genesis 26:6-11 Abraham’s son Isaac lies. He also says of his wife “She is my sister” because he feared the people of the land would kill him on account of his beautiful wife.
In Genesis 27:18-20 Isaac’s son Jacob lies. He tells his father Isaac “I am Esau your firstborn.” Jacob tricked his father to obtain the blessing that belonged to Esau.
In Genesis 37:31-33 Jacob’s sons lie. They let their father Jacob believe that their brother Joseph was killed by a wild animal, when in fact they sold him into slavery because they were jealous of him.
Isaac’s lie took place about 100 years after Abraham’s and took place after Abraham had died. But as we see – Abraham’s influence lived on. And not just with Isaac, but with a couple generations after him. What does this teach us? Our influence will outlive us!