Abram's reasoning is painfully self-centred — 'they will kill me, but they will save you.' He is already arranging for Sarai to be put at risk for his own survival. This is not the heroic faith of Genesis 12:4. Fear has narrowed his vision to self-preservation. He has stopped trusting God to be his shield.
Memory phrase: Fear can make us protect ourselves at others' expense.
Talk about it: Abram's plan protected himself but put Sarai in danger. Why do you think fear can make us do things that hurt other people?
Prayer: God, forgive me when fear makes me selfish. Help me trust You to protect me, so I don't have to protect myself by hurting others.