Lot moved toward Sodom & away from the Lord Basically a good man Poor decision on wrong priorities Dire consequences.

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Lot moved toward Sodom & away from the Lord Basically a good man Poor decision on wrong priorities Dire consequences

Be cautious in our “moves” Basically good people Take care in our decisions Avoid destructive consequences

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 The Story

God decided to destroy Sodom Abraham warned, Gen. 18:16-21 Abraham sought mercy, Gen. 18:22-33 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 The Story

The aftermath Living in fear, Gen. 19:30 Incest, Gen. 19:31-35 The Story

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 Lessons

Small decisions can have huge consequences Decision not based on spiritual convictions, cf.2 Pt. 2:7, 8  Seek the Kingdom 1 st, Mt. 6:33  Not job, position, business 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 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 Lessons

Moving toward Sodom affects the family Our family?  What are they exposed to, Phil. 4:8  TV, movies, music  Video games  Internet  Education Lessons

Moving toward Sodom affects the family Our family?  Worldly friends, 1 Cor. 15:33  Foul mouth  Smokers, drinkers  Tattoos, piercings Lessons

Moving toward Sodom affects the family Our family?  Worldly mates, 1 Kgs. 21:25; 1 Pt. 3:1-4  Immoral  False religion  Irresponsible Lessons

Moving toward Sodom affects the family Our family?  Admire worldly men & ways, Prov. 23:17; 24:1, 2  Career  Goals  Recognition Lessons

Moving toward Sodom affects the family Our family?  Disinterested in spiritual life?  Don’t want to assemble  Don’t read their Bible  Don’t talk about Bible  Don’t discuss questions, issues Lessons