His faith was rewarded when, at the age of one hundred, he and his wife had their first child. Now, God was asking him to take that one and only child and offer him as sacrifice. Even though Abraham could not have possibly understood the plans of God he chose to obey. It was by faith and not sight that Abraham led his only son to the place of sacrifice on Mt. Moriah. Abraham believed, and because he believed he was able to obey.
Faith is the foundation on which a life of obedience is built.
Abraham was willing to put his son on the altar because he trusted God. Stephen E. Wilson Faith is the foundation on which a life of obedience is built. Favorite Links . Wesleyan Church International Headquarters . Holiness Website Directory .