Waverly Church of Christ

Many people today feel that they are morally upright people and that God is somehow pleased with them. Their line of reasoning may go something like this: 

"Everyone knows that I am usually a good person."
"My good deeds outweigh my bad ones."
"Even if they didn't, I am not as bad as some people."
Those who are outside of Christ have an eternal stake in being right in their line of thinking. If there was a God who is there, then certain uncomfortable things are true.  Sadly, many people decide how they want to live and then search around for a religion or belief that permits the lifestyle they have chosen. 

Abimelech proves to be a man who determines what is necessary for him to get ahead and then what he must do to stay ahead.