How To Make A Terrible Decision Lot How To Make A Terrible Decision

Lot Had Much In His Favor Influence of Godly Relatives - Gen. 12:4-5 Increasing Wealth - Gen. 13:5-6 Was a Righteous Man – 2 Peter 2:7-8

Lot’s Decision and Psalm 1:1 Chose the plain of the Jordan Dwelt in the cities of the plain Pitched his tent as far as Sodom Lived in a house in Sodom Found sitting in the gate of Sodom

Consequences of His Decision Was oppressed by the wickedness of the city Own moral standards were confused Lost everything that meant anything to him home sons-in-law his wife daughters ruined morally heritage became enemies of God’s people

Applications: Set the right priorities Providing for our family requires more than earning a living Increased exposure leads to increased involvement Good doesn’t always rise above evil We reap what we sow

How To Make A Good Decision Pray “What does the Bible say about it?” Always choose right over wrong Always choose the best Seek advice (from the right people)