We are all moving this year. We are either moving toward the Lord or away from Him. Lot moved toward Sodom and away from the Lord. He was basically a good man who made a poor decision based on wrong priorities. The consequences that followed were dire, destroying his life.
Let us take care in our moves. We are basically good people, but we need to weigh our decisions in light of truth so we can avoid destructive consequences.
2. Lot moved toward Sodom
& away from the Lord
Basically a good man
Poor decision on wrong priorities
Dire consequences
3. Be cautious in our “moves”
Basically good people
Take care in our decisions
Avoid destructive consequences
4. The Story
Lot moved after strife
Not enough room, Gen. 13:5-7
Given a choice, Gen. 13:8, 9
Chose the “best” land, Gen. 13:10-12
Near a wicked city, Gen. 13:13
In the city, Gen. 14:12
5. The Story
God decided to destroy Sodom
Abraham warned, Gen. 18:16-21
Abraham sought mercy, Gen. 18:22-33
6. The Story
Sodom was destroyed
Depth of depravity, Gen. 19:4-11
Warning, Gen. 19:12-14
Escape, Gen. 19:15-17
Destruction, Gen. 19:23-28
8. Lessons
Small decisions can have huge consequences
Wanted material advantage, Gen. 13:10, 11
Possessions neutral, Gen. 13:2; Ecc. 2:24
Danger in priority, 1 Tim. 6:6-19
May not enjoy them, Jas. 4:13-16
9. Lessons
Small decisions can have huge consequences
Decision not based on spiritual convictions,
cf.2 Pt. 2:7, 8
Seek the Kingdom 1st, Mt. 6:33
Not job, position, business
10. Lessons
Lot & his family were drawn into the
city, Gen. 13:12; 14:12; 19:1
Drift, Heb. 2:1
Dull of hearing, Heb. 5:11
Conscience seared, 1 Tim. 4:1, 2
Glory in shame, Phil. 3:19
11. Lessons
Moving toward Sodom affects the family
Lot’s sons, daughters, & sons-in-law
left in the city, Gen. 19:12, 14
Wife looked back, Gen. 19:26
Daughters that escaped – Sodom in them
12. Lessons
Moving toward Sodom affects the family
Our family?
What are they exposed to, Phil. 4:8
TV, movies, music
Video games
Internet
Education