DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM! INTRODUCTION – Genesis 13:12 KJV “ Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.” NKJV.

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DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM! INTRODUCTION – Genesis 13:12 KJV “ Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.” NKJV “ Lot dwelt in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent even as far as Sodom.” ESV “ Lot settled among the cities of the valley and moved his tent as far as Sodom.”

LOT’S CHOICE Lot chose what was good for his livestock rather than what was good for his family (Genesis 13:10-13). The wickedness in Sodom was exceedingly great (Genesis 19:2-5, 9-11). God would have spared Sodom and Gomorrah if only 10 righteous people could have been found there (Genesis 18:32). Not only did Lot's family live in Sodom, but Sodom began to live in Lot's family. DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!

THE INFLUENCE OF SODOM CAUSED: (1) Respect for elders/parents to decline (2) A reluctance to flee evil (3) Fear to reign in the place of faith (4) Earthly desires were stronger than the willingness to obey God (5) Immorality to take root DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!

GENESIS 19:12-30 DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!

(1) THE INFLUENCE OF SODOM CAUSED RESPECT FOR ELDERS/PARENTS TO DECLINE Lot’s sons-in-law did not take the older and wiser Lot seriously (Genesis 19:14). When the world (i.e., Sodom) lives in one's heart today; respect for parents and the elderly declines. God demands respect for the elderly (Leviticus 19:32, 1 Timothy 5:1-2). DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!

(2) THE INFLUENCE OF SODOM CAUSED A RELUCTANCE TO FLEE EVIL The angels had to literally lead Lot and his family by the hand out of Sodom (Genesis 19:15-16). Sodom had things that tempted (Jude 6-7). You would think that Lot and his family would have been "long gone" before now. Today, Christians are commanded to flee sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18). Joseph’s response to temptation, "How can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" (Gen. 39:9). DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!

(3) THE INFLUENCE OF SODOM CAUSED FEAR TO REIGN IN THE PLACE OF FAITH Lot was afraid (Genesis 19:19). Later, he was afraid to dwell in Zoar (Genesis 19:30). God does not give the spirit of fear to his people (2 Timothy 1:7). Let us not dwell on our fears, but trust in God who replaces fear with power and love (1 John 4:18). DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!

(4) THE INFLUENCE OF SODOM CAUSED EARTHLY DESIRES TO BE STRONGER THAN THE WILLINGNESS TO OBEY GOD The command (Genesis 19:17). Like the rich young ruler, Lot’s wife seemed reluctant to leave behind her possessions (Luke 17:28-33). Disobeying brought swift death (Genesis 19:26). Jesus tells us “Remember Lot‘s wife”. We cannot disobey and get by with it. God is to be feared and reverenced (Hebrews 12:28-29). DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!

(5) THE INFLUENCE OF SODOM CAUSED IMMORALITY TO TAKE ROOT Sodom was in Lot's daughters hearts (2 Peter 2:6-8). Instead of sinning, as recorded in Genesis 19:30-38, they could have gone back with Abraham. We cannot feed our mind on the garbage of this world without consequences. Let us think on holy, righteous, and spiritual things (Philippians 4:8). Our mind is part of our body and is to be kept holy and pure (Romans 12:1-2). DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!

CONCLUSIONS Do not pitch your tent toward Sodom! Remember all the trials that Lot endured because he made that choice. Choose wisely where you live and the Christians present in that area. DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!

CONCLUSIONS As a Christian, when you choose to be a part of a local church of Christ, make your choice based on God’s will! o Chose a church where you and your family: can grow in the Lord, be an active part of the work rather than a wall flower, and be the most useful to the Lord. This attitude helps a family and a church to grow stronger (Eph. 4:13-16, Col. 2:19, 2 Peter 3:17-18). DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!

CONCLUSIONS We need to remember that we can choose to pitch our tent (and our hearts) toward Sodom (or the world), no matter where we live! o We must be careful not to let the world get into our hearts. o Rather, we must be living with the Lord in our hearts wherever we are! DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!

INVITATIONS Are you a member of the Lord’s Saved Body today? If not, we encourage you to turn from your sins and be baptized to wash then away. Then you will be a child of God with Christ at your side as you make big decisions in your life. If you are a Christian who has been letting the world influence your heart away from God, why not change that now and repent? DO NOT PITCH YOUR TENT TOWARD SODOM!