The High Price of the Easy Path
The High Price of the Easy Path
What looks good now can cost you later. From the hills above the Jordan Valley in Israel, discover how Abraham’s choice to give Lot first pick of the land shaped both their destinies. Lot chose the lush plains that promised prosperity but led to Sodom and the brink of ruin. Abraham trusted God and was blessed beyond measure. Filmed where these ancient decisions unfolded, what is your answer to the timeless question: Will you look past instant gratification and follow God’s best?
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The Jordan Valley
The Jordan Valley is a dramatic and historically rich region that runs along Israel’s eastern border with Jordan. The Jordan River, which gives the valley its name, winds through this region from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, nourishing the land along its course. The Dead Sea, visible from many vantage points in the region, marks the lowest point on the earth’s surface, sitting approximately 430 meters (1,410 ft.) below sea level.
Despite its arid climate and frequent water scarcity, the Jordan Valley has long been prized for its fertile soil and agricultural potential. In antiquity, the river-crossed valley yielded rich soil capable of sustaining flocks, herds and crops. From a distance, especially when viewed from the surrounding highlands, the valley appears lush, expansive and full of promise.
It is precisely this contrast between appearance and reality that lies at the heart of the biblical story explored in this teaching.
