being born of the same mother. Jesus says, “For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother” (Matthew 12:50). . Despite the fact that Abram and Lot are both prospering in the promised land, they have troubles. Prosperity doesn’t come alone, but affluence brings problems as well. Their flocks and herds multiply. Isn’t it interesting that people often recall their happiest times, as the times when they were first starting out, when