ABRAHAM'S FIRST SACRIFICE. 35 God, in the midst of people who were falling away to the practice of diabolical superstitions and vices, and to the worship of dumb idols. His generosity in obey ing every command of God has earned for him the title of "FAITHFUL ABRAHAM" and "FATHER OF THE FAITHFUL" from all generations, to whom his example is a pattern of unhesitating obedience and trust in God, and of a life of thorough self-denial and sacrifice. MAP OF PALESTINE, TO ILLUSTRATE THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS. § 2. Lot chooses the Valley of Sodom for his Abode. Abram and Lot had now become so rich in flocks and herds, that the land was no longer able to bear them, that they might dwell together. Whereupon, as they were dwelling near to Hebron after their re |