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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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

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

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

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

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

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

16. 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