Genesis 13:12 Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom. I. How IT MAY HAVE LOOKED TO LOT. 1. As a matter of business it was good. 2. In its moral aspects the step was dangerous. But - 3. Doubtless at first Lot did not intend entering the city. And perhaps - 4. Lot may have justified his doubtful conduct by hoping that he would have opportunities of doing good to the Sodomites. II. How IT MUST HAVE LOOKED TO THE SODOMITES. It must have - 1. Surprised them to see a good man like Lot coming to a neighborhood so bad. 2. Led them to think adversely of a religion that preferred worldly advantage to spiritual interest. 3. Rendered them impervious to any influence for good from Lot's example. Lessons: - 1. It is perilous to go towards Sodom if one wants to keep out of Sodom. 2. It is useless preaching to Sodomites while gathering wealth in Sodom. - W. Parallel Verses KJV: Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom. |
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