Saturday, January 18 Walk orderly in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had.​—Rom. 4:12.

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Saturday, January 18

Walk orderly in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had.—Rom. 4:12.

 

Although many people have heard of Abraham, most know little about him. However, you know a lot about Abraham. You know, for example, that Abraham has been called “the father of all those having faith.” (Rom. 4:11) You may wonder, though, ‘Can I walk in the footsteps of Abraham and have the kind of faith he had?’ Yes, you can. One way we can develop faith like that of Abraham is by studying his example. At God’s command, Abraham moved to a distant land, lived in tents for decades, and attempted to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac. Those actions reflected strong faith. Abraham’s faith and works resulted in his having God’s approval and friendship. (Jas. 2:22, 23) Jehovah wants us—wants you—to enjoy those same blessings. For that reason, he inspired the Bible writers Paul and James to refer to Abraham’s example. w23.122 ¶1-2