Lot’s Bad Decision Genesis 13:8-13 January 15, 2017

Lot’s Bad Decision Who was Lot? Abram’s nephew who travelled with him. Genesis 12:15, 13:1 Was a wealthy man. Genesis 13:6-9

Lot Chose to Pitch His Tent Toward Sodom Lot’s Bad Decision Lot Chose to Pitch His Tent Toward Sodom

Lot’s Choice His choice was based on outward appearances. Genesis 13:10-12 However outward appearances are misleading, and decisions should NOT be based on them.

Lot’s Choice Decisions should be based on knowledge of God’s will. James 4:13-16 God’s Word is the perfect guide. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Lot’s Choice Do you pitch your tent toward Sodom? Where you live and work? Entertainment? Fashion? Religious choices?

Lot’s Bad Decision Lot Chose to Pitch His Tent Toward Sodom Consequences of Pitching Toward Sodom.

Consequences Law of Gravity God’s Law of Sowing and Reaping Galatians 6:7-8 Man cannot out smart or out give God

Consequences Two of Lot’s daughter were with child by Him. Lot’s wife was a pillar of salt in the valley below. Lot’s earthly wealth and children lay in ashes of fire and brimstone. Genesis 14; 19

Consequences All of this began when He pitched His tent toward Sodom. All these things happened to a righteous man – 2 Peter 2:7-8 Men reap what they sow.

Lot’s Bad Decision Lot Chose to Pitch His Tent Toward Sodom Consequences of Pitching Toward Sodom. How Can Similar Pitfalls Be Avoided?

Avoided Pitfalls Accept whatever station or situation you are in in life. Forget the things of the past. Philippians 3:13-14

Avoided Pitfalls Godliness is the greatest treasure to be desired. Proverbs 3:13-14;15:6; 16:8 Psalm 19:9-10 Revelation 3:17-18

Avoid Pitfalls Live redeeming the time. Ephesians 5:16 Do not approach each day thinking: I have done…. But rather What can I do…

Lot’s Bad Decision When Lot pitched his tent toward Sodom he sowed seed which would reap bitterness. Abraham’s son was willing to be sacrificed. Lot’s children mocked. What was the difference?

Lot’s Bad Decision What was the difference? Abraham’s tent was pitched toward God. Lot’s tent pitch toward Man. Place your tent in Christ. Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:3-4

Invitation Christians Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5 Confess - James 5:16, 1 John 1:9 Pray - Acts 8:24, James 5:16

Invitation Non - Christians Hear – Romans 10:17, Acts 18:8, Believe – Romans. 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6 Repent – Luke 13:3,5 Acts 17:30 Confess – Acts 8:37, Matthew 10:32 Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5 Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:35