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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.
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Moving Toward Sodom
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Moving Toward Sodom
Lot moved toward Sodom& away from the Lord
Basically a good man Poor decision on wrong priorities Dire consequences
Moving Toward Sodom
Be cautious in our “moves” Basically good people Take care in our decisions Avoid destructive consequences
Moving Toward Sodom
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
Moving Toward Sodom
God decided to destroy Sodom Abraham warned, Gen. 18:16-21 Abraham sought mercy, Gen. 18:22-33
The Story
Moving Toward Sodom
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
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The aftermath Living in fear, Gen. 19:30 Incest, Gen. 19:31-35
The Story
Moving Toward Sodom
Small decisions can have huge consequences Wanted material advantage, Gen. 13:10, 11
Possessions neutral, Gen. 13:2; Ecc. 2:24Danger in priority, 1 Tim. 6:6-19May not enjoy them, Jas. 4:13-16
Lessons
Moving Toward Sodom
Small decisions can have huge consequences Decision not based on spiritual convictions,cf.2 Pt. 2:7, 8
Seek the Kingdom 1st, Mt. 6:33Not job, position, business
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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
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Moving Toward Sodom
Moving toward Sodom affects the family Lot’s sons, daughters, & sons-in-lawleft in the city, Gen. 19:12, 14 Wife looked back, Gen. 19:26 Daughters that escaped – Sodom in them
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Moving Toward Sodom
Moving toward Sodom affects the family Our family?
What are they exposed to, Phil. 4:8 TV, movies, music Video games Internet Education
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Moving Toward Sodom
Moving toward Sodom affects the family Our family?
Worldly friends, 1 Cor. 15:33 Foul mouth Smokers, drinkers Tattoos, piercings
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Moving Toward Sodom
Moving toward Sodom affects the family Our family?
Worldly mates, 1 Kgs. 21:25; 1 Pt. 3:1-4 Immoral False religion Irresponsible
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Moving Toward Sodom
Moving toward Sodom affects the family Our family?
Admire worldly men & ways,Prov. 23:17; 24:1, 2
Career Goals Recognition
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Moving Toward Sodom
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
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