The Cost of Keeping a Promise

Justification on SermonAudio · Oct 4, 2026 · 29m

The sermon examines Genesis 20 to explore the nature of repeated sin, identifying fear of man and self-justification as primary drivers for believers who struggle with habitual transgressions. While Abraham's deception is highlighted, the text emphasizes Abimelech's innocence, defined by an integrity of heart and clean hands, which contrasts with the deceitfulness of the human heart. The narrative illustrates that true innocence involves both ignorance of the wrong and the absence of the act itself, a standard that points to the necessity of a perfect substitute. Abimelech's payment for…