Abraham (born Abram in Ur of the Chaldees) heard God’s voice among idol-makers. The call demanded faith before direction — leave homeland, kin, and security for a promise unseen.
“Get thee out of thy country… unto a land that I will shew thee.” — Genesis 12:1
Obedience became his first act of wealth — faith itself was his capital.
“And I will make of thee a great nation… and thou shalt be a blessing.” — Genesis 12:2-3
Between promise and prosperity lay famine, travel, and testing. Abram left comfort for covenant — faith without proof, direction without map.
“And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt.” — Genesis 12:10
He returned wealthier but wiser — learning that provision follows purpose, not place.
“And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.” — Genesis 13:2
“And the LORD has greatly blessed my master… he has given him sheep, and cattle, and silver, and gold, and servants, and camels, and asses.” — Genesis 24:35
“And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.” — Genesis 24:1
When kings offered reward after rescuing Lot, Abram refused material gain that might blur divine credit.
“I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet… lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich.” — Genesis 14:23He accepted no alliance or profit that diluted God’s role as his provider.
His wealth remained sacred — untouched by compromise.
In vision, God pledged posterity and land. Abram’s trust became righteousness itself.
“And he believed in the Lord; and He counted it to him for righteousness.” — Genesis 15:6Explanation: This means that because Abraham trusted God’s promise — even though nothing visible had yet occurred — God credited his faith as righteousness.
“In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram.” — Genesis 15:18
Through this covenant, Abraham’s descendants inherited not only land but divine relationship — the true currency of eternity.
Years later, God refined Abraham through the ultimate trial — to offer his beloved son Isaac.
“After these things God did test Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.” — Genesis 22:1Explanation: This test came after years of walking with God — proving that faith matures through obedience. The phrase “After these things” means after victories, blessings, and prosperity — when Abraham was most secure, God called him to surrender the very promise he had received.
“Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest… and offer him.” — Genesis 22:2
He built the altar, bound the promise, and raised the knife — faith at full surrender.
“And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.” — Genesis 22:10
“Lay not thine hand upon the lad… for now I know that thou fearest God.” — Genesis 22:12The test revealed that covenant blessing demands nothing stand above obedience.
Character: obedient, strategic, generous, prophetic under pressure.
Wealth Principle: faith creates flow — integrity guards it — sacrifice sanctifies it.
“In blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed.” — Genesis 22:17
Abraham lived 175 years (Genesis 25:7). His covenant extended through Isaac, Jacob, and the nations — faith turned into a lineage of spiritual and material inheritance.
Abraham’s story is marked by twelve tests of character — famine, exile, family conflict, waiting, and sacrifice. Each proved that faith matures through pressure.
“And the LORD tested Abraham.” — Genesis 22:1
He endured famine (Genesis 12:10), the capture of Lot (Genesis 14:14), the Hagar-Ishmael strife (Genesis 16), and Sarah’s barrenness until old age (Genesis 18:11-14). Every trial refined the promise carrier.
By the end, Abraham was blessed in all things — wealth, family, peace — because he placed obedience above outcome.