Abraham and Sacrifice

Although Abraham is the father of the religions of the book, the most important purposeful event in his life was a very personal one.

God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac onto him.

The thought of this terrified and saddened Abraham, but depsite this Abraham was willing to this.

As Abraham was about to slay his son, God told him that the greatest sacrifice had already been made and that this was a test of faith for him.

There is great wisdom in the story of Abraham and of the strength of his faith.

Faith, for Abraham, was stronger than his love for God. It was from this faith that Christianity, Judaism and Islam were born.

Throughout our lives, we all encounter many tests of faith. A test of faith is an event which reveals your strength to you. It is one of lifes' greatest gifts.

The story of Abraham is a story of great faith and sacrifice. Abraham sacrificed his homeland and, almost, his son for the love of his god. The German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said, "The most spiritual beings, provided they are the most courageous, are also by defintion the most tragic cases. But it is precisely for that reason that they value life the most, as it throws against them its fiercest weapons." This epitomises the life of Abraham and, to many extent, all that followed him.