Abraham was an "everyman" according to Hugh Nibley. He wasn't loaded materially- yet, he had what he needed. He endured his lot, and sacrificed all for the Lord. He could have had it all, but relinquished material things or Pharoah's honor for a knowledge toward heavenly constellations- as a rightful heir.
Here described is what he sought:
Abraham 1:
2 And, finding there was greater happiness and peace and rest for me, I sought for the blessings of the fathers, and the right whereunto I should be ordained to administer the same; having been myself a follower of righteousness, desiring also to be one who possessed great knowledge, and to be a greater follower of righteousness, and to possess a greater knowledge, and to be a father of many nations, a prince of peace, and desiring to receive instructions, and to keep the commandments of God, I became a rightful heir, a High Priest, holding the right belonging to the fathers.
If we hold this type of belief and desire for seeking divine knowledge, through our temple worship and service- Wow, what a difference!
Jesus cautioned us from seeking worldly treasures where "moth and rust doth corrupt" "but seek ye first the kingdom of God."
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