A recap of our discussion:
Abraham does not give priority to the covenant with God. He fears for his life, and tries to save his own skin. But then, from his point of view, how would God's promise be fulfilled if Abraham gets killed? We thought that it was a natural reaction to try to save your own life. We had a rendition of a song "NEver make a pretty woman your wife" (the real root of Abe's problem?)
God, on the other hand, took action to protect the covenant and not derail the promise of an heir for Abraham and Sarah. God realized limitations, and moreover, prevented Abimilech from sinning.
Was it acceptable for a godly man to deceive pagans because they did not fear God? Various opinions: A godly man shouldn't have to deceive anyone. If pagans are threatening you, deceiving them is okay.
Why didn't God abandon Abraham and just pick someone else? The group's consensus: there wasn't anybody else better.
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