[[-SOAP HUB]] [[Genesis 23]] ## Title: Pay Your Way ## Scripture: (Genesis 23:16) “So Abraham agreed to Ephron’s price and weighed out for him the price that Ephron had quoted in the hearing of the sons of Heth—400 pieces of silver, according to the standard measurement at the time.” (NET) ## Observation: Abraham insisted on paying for the property so it could be his without any misunderstandings or need for kindness in the future. This is important for many reasons. Many friends grow distant over time. With that distance comes difficulty in maintaining sincere promises made during closeness. Business deals can go well for a while, only to sour when a “better deal” comes along. The idea is to not allow something important to go with a mere word. Pay your way. Pay the value of something. Create binding promises for your sake and theirs. ## Application: Is there a promise you made in the past that you need to remember to honor today? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for not merely telling us of Your love, but showing us every day.