Genesis 12 introduces Abram, who is called out of his country, away from his people, and away from his father's household, to become a new people whom God promised to bless, provide for, and protect. Abram was faithful and obeyed the Lord, separating himself and his descendants from those who had lost touch with the God of creation and the deliverer from the devastation of the flood. Sin had continued to permeate humanity, despite the "re-set" of wiping out all living things outside Noah's boat, since "every inclination of his heart is evil from childhood". Though Abram faithfully followed the Lord's instructions, he later trusted in himself and his own wisdom for protection from the Egyptians and suffered the consequences. The chapter ends with Abram and his household being escorted out of Egypt with all their belongings, demonstrating God's faithfulness to the promises made to Abram's people despite Abram's actions.