Abraham gave his servant a...
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Abraham gave his servant a tricky assignment. Would you like the job of finding a wife
for your boss' son? If you are a guy, it might be interesting, even enjoyable to look over
the candidates. Most men would be pleased to judge a Miss Universe Pageant, but to
choose a wife for someone else, especially the son of your employer, that might make
you hesitate. What if you chose one that didn't appeal to junior or his mother?
The servant's choice didn't turn out to be a perfect wife. Flawless wives are scarce; faultless husbands even scarcer. Still, Isaac liked the servant's selection; the employee did a superb job.
The servant's methods are worth noting and a usable model for any choice we make in life. First, the servant prayed asking God for wisdom to choose correctly. Second, the servant searched for the son's potential mate among godly people. Third, he considered more than exterior beauty. He asked for and found a responsible, thoughtful, young woman.
The servant's choice didn't turn out to be a perfect wife. Flawless wives are scarce; faultless husbands even scarcer. Still, Isaac liked the servant's selection; the employee did a superb job.
The servant's methods are worth noting and a usable model for any choice we make in life. First, the servant prayed asking God for wisdom to choose correctly. Second, the servant searched for the son's potential mate among godly people. Third, he considered more than exterior beauty. He asked for and found a responsible, thoughtful, young woman.
