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. 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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

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

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

16. 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