The Danger of trying to do God's will your Way

This chapter of Genesis records a sad lapse of faith on the part of Abram and Sarai, the consequences of which in a very real way, continue down to the present time. It presents a warning to us of the consequences of trying to accomplish God's will in our way and our timing instead of waiting upon God. We also learn that the self-life is ever present with the believer in his/her walk of faith and that no matter what stage we may be in on our earthly pilgrimage, none of us are exempt from falling.