the mistakes of lot lot “moved” (“pitched” kjv) his tents toward sodom… gen. 13:12

The Mistakes Of LotThe Mistakes Of Lot

Lot “moved” (“pitched” KJV) his tents toward Sodom… Gen. 13:12Lot “moved” (“pitched” KJV) his tents toward Sodom… Gen. 13:12


Bible Picture of Sodom…Bible Picture of Sodom…Sodom is described truly as a den of iniquity:

Gen 13:13 “Now the men of Sodom were wicked and Gen 13:13 “Now the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners against Jehovah exceedingly.” (cf. 19:4-11; sinners against Jehovah exceedingly.” (cf. 19:4-11; Rom. 1:24-27; Lev. 20:13-17) Rom. 1:24-27; Lev. 20:13-17)

Gen. 18:20-21 Description of the destruction.Gen. 18:20-21 Description of the destruction.Gen. 19:15-25 Lot, his wife and 2 daughters Gen. 19:15-25 Lot, his wife and 2 daughters

delivered. Cf. Lk. 17:32delivered. Cf. Lk. 17:32 2

The Mistakes Of Lot … Wrong Priority Gen. 13:9-11The Mistakes Of Lot … Wrong Priority Gen. 13:9-11

Just as with Lot, the choices we make today determine Just as with Lot, the choices we make today determine where we shall be tomorrow.where we shall be tomorrow.

No one makes the deliberate choice to turn away from No one makes the deliberate choice to turn away from God.God.

We go gradually.We go gradually.A choice is made that is based on the WRONG PRIORITY.A choice is made that is based on the WRONG PRIORITY.Then another choice is made and we have “moved our tents Then another choice is made and we have “moved our tents

toward Sodom.”toward Sodom.”The depths of sin in which we find ourselves is not what we The depths of sin in which we find ourselves is not what we

intended as a destination, but our choices led us there.intended as a destination, but our choices led us there. 3


How do we “move our tents” toward SodomHow do we “move our tents” toward Sodom?? When our attitudes lead us in the wrong direction.When our attitudes lead us in the wrong direction. ““Abstain from every form of evil.” 1 Thess. 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.” 1 Thess. 5:22 We condition ourselves. We allow an attitude or We condition ourselves. We allow an attitude or

tendency to lead us one step…tendency to lead us one step…““I don’t see anything wrong with it…”I don’t see anything wrong with it…” ““Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues

of life.” Prov. 4:23; cf. Mt. 15:19of life.” Prov. 4:23; cf. Mt. 15:194


How do we “move our tents” toward SodomHow do we “move our tents” toward Sodom?? When we allow ourselves to become selfish. cf. Lk. 10:30-37 cf. Lk. 10:30-37 How many of us would be the How many of us would be the

“good Samaritan” “good Samaritan” or would we or would we “pass by on the “pass by on the other side.”?other side.”?

In our business relationships, our job, community In our business relationships, our job, community dealings, neighborhood, and sometimes even in dealings, neighborhood, and sometimes even in family relationships, we “look out for number one!” family relationships, we “look out for number one!” cf. Phil. 2:5; 1 Pet. 2:21cf. Phil. 2:5; 1 Pet. 2:21 5


How do we “move our tents” toward SodomHow do we “move our tents” toward Sodom?? When we become materialistic.When we become materialistic.

cf. Eccl. 2:3; 4:8; 5:13cf. Eccl. 2:3; 4:8; 5:13

The craving for riches destroys:The craving for riches destroys: cf. 1 Tim. 6:10; Cf. Achan. Josh. 6-7; Deut. 28cf. 1 Tim. 6:10; Cf. Achan. Josh. 6-7; Deut. 28

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How do we “move our tents” toward SodomHow do we “move our tents” toward Sodom?? When we live for pleasure.When we live for pleasure. cf. Mt. 16:26cf. Mt. 16:26

We cannot become We cannot become “lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of “lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.” cf. 2 Tim. 3:4; (cf. Book of Eccl.)God.” cf. 2 Tim. 3:4; (cf. Book of Eccl.)

Real purpose in life: Real purpose in life: Eccl. 12:13; Mt. 16:24Eccl. 12:13; Mt. 16:24

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How do we “move our tents” toward SodomHow do we “move our tents” toward Sodom?? When we seek to be popular.When we seek to be popular.

Jesus condemned those who so avidly sought approval of Jesus condemned those who so avidly sought approval of men that they neglected the things of God.men that they neglected the things of God.(cf. Mt. 23:1-12; cf. Lk. 16:12; Jno. 12:42-43; Jno. 9:20-23; (cf. Mt. 23:1-12; cf. Lk. 16:12; Jno. 12:42-43; Jno. 9:20-23; Jno. 11:43-12:10)Jno. 11:43-12:10)

When we forget our purpose in life... When we forget our purpose in life... (Eccl. 12:13; cf. Gal. (Eccl. 12:13; cf. Gal. 1:10); 1:10); we have “move our tents” toward Sodom.we have “move our tents” toward Sodom.

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How do we “move our tents” toward SodomHow do we “move our tents” toward Sodom?? When we pursue the path toward immoralityWhen we pursue the path toward immorality

Adultery, etc. was punishable by death. Adultery, etc. was punishable by death. Lev. 20:10-17; cf. Lev. 20:10-17; cf. Jno. 8:3-5Jno. 8:3-5

One Step One Step leads to another step… cf. Gal. 5:19; 1 Cor. cf. Gal. 5:19; 1 Cor. 6:9ff, 18; Gen. 39:7-12; Mt. 5:27-286:9ff, 18; Gen. 39:7-12; Mt. 5:27-28

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Our clothes send a Our clothes send a message.message.

1 Tim. 2:9ff1 Tim. 2:9ff

Our clothes send a Our clothes send a message.message.

1 Tim. 2:9ff1 Tim. 2:9ffNot this…Not this… 1 Tim 2:91 Tim 2:9 braided hair, and gold or braided hair, and gold or

pearls or costly raiment;pearls or costly raiment;

But this…But this… 1 Tim 2:91 Tim 2:9 modest apparel, with modest apparel, with

shamefastness and shamefastness and sobriety;sobriety;

(becometh women (becometh women professing godliness) professing godliness) through good works. 1 through good works. 1 Tim 2:11Tim 2:11

QuietnessQuietness10

Our clothes send a Our clothes send a message. message. 1 Pet. 3:1ff1 Pet. 3:1ff

Our clothes send a Our clothes send a message. message. 1 Pet. 3:1ff1 Pet. 3:1ff

Not this…Not this… 1 Peter 3:31 Peter 3:3 ““outward adorning of outward adorning of

braiding the hair, and of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on apparel”putting on apparel”

But this…But this… 1 Peter 3:21 Peter 3:2 ““chaste behavior chaste behavior

(coupled) with fear.”(coupled) with fear.” Quietness 1 Peter 3:4Quietness 1 Peter 3:4 ““(let it be) the hidden man (let it be) the hidden man

of the heart, in the of the heart, in the incorruptible (apparel) of incorruptible (apparel) of a meek and quiet spirit, a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of which is in the sight of God of great price.”God of great price.” 11

“without moral defect or blemish and hence pure”(from Greek-English Lexicon Based on Semantic Domain)


How do we “move our tents” toward SodomHow do we “move our tents” toward Sodom?? When we are not honest.When we are not honest. ““Lie not one to another...” Col. 3:9Lie not one to another...” Col. 3:9 ““Let him that stole steal no more...” Eph. 4:28Let him that stole steal no more...” Eph. 4:28 “Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all

men.” Rom. 12:17men.” Rom. 12:17

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The Mistakes Of Lot … Lot Had A Choice

Gen. 13:8-13

The Mistakes Of Lot … Lot Had A Choice

Gen. 13:8-13Gen 13:9-11 “Is not the whole land before thee?

Separate thyself, I pray thee, from me. If (thou wilt take) the left hand, then I will go to the right. Or if (thou take) the right hand, then I will go to the left. And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the Plain of the Jordan, that it was well watered every where, …like the garden of Jehovah, like the land of Egypt, as thou goest unto Zoar. So Lot chose him all the Plain of the Jordan. And Lot journeyed east. And they separated themselves the one from the other.”

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You Have A Choice … Don’t Make The Same Mistakes as Lot !

You Have A Choice … Don’t Make The Same Mistakes as Lot !

If YOU would gain the favor of God, He must be If YOU would gain the favor of God, He must be first in your life – NOT SELF!first in your life – NOT SELF!

Mt. 6:33 “But seek ye first his kingdom, and his Mt. 6:33 “But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”unto you.”

May the mistakes of “Lot” serve as a warning for May the mistakes of “Lot” serve as a warning for us!us!

the mistakes of lot lot “moved” (“pitched” kjv) his tents toward sodom… gen. 13:12

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