2.  Moses (Numbers 20)  Jephthah (Judges 11:30-31, 34-35)  David (2 Samuel 11-12)  Rehoboam (I Kings 12)

3. Some Charts based on Workbook – Minor Bible Characters, by Heath Rogers

4. Key Things in Lot’s Favor The Influence of a Godly Mentor The Influence of a Godly Mentor –Genesis 12:4-5; James 2:23 Blessed with Increasing Wealth Blessed with Increasing Wealth –Genesis 13:5-6 Described as a Righteous Man Described as a Righteous Man –2 Peter 2:7-8

6. Lot’s Progression Toward the Ungodly Psalm 1:1 Chose all the plain of Jordan (Gen. 13:11) Dwelt in the cities of the plain (Gen. 13:12) Pitched his tent as far as Sodom (Gen. 13:12) Lived in a home in Sodom (Gen. 14:12) Found sitting in the gate of Sodom (Gen. 19:1)

7. Consequences of Lot’s Decision Tormented by the Wickedness of Sodom Tormented by the Wickedness of Sodom –2 Peter 2:7-8 Lot’s Morals were Increasingly Corrupted Lot’s Morals were Increasingly Corrupted –Genesis 19:4-8 Lost Everything that was Dear to him Lost Everything that was Dear to him –His son-in-laws (Genesis 19:12-14) –His wife (Genesis 19:17, 24-26) –His home and wealth (Genesis 19) –His daughters ruined morally (Gen. 19:30-38) –Only heritage was two incestuous descendants

8. John Martin (British, 1789-1854)

9. What Lot’s Decision Teaches Us Set the right priorities (Matt. 6:33) Providing for a family requires more than earning a living (I Timothy 5:8) Increased exposure to sin leads to increased tolerance and involvement –I–I–I–I Corinthians 15:33 Good does not always rise above evil –P–P–P–Proverbs 6:27-28 We reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7)

10. How to Make Good Decisions Pray fervently (James 1:5) Pray fervently (James 1:5) Be guided by the Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16-17) Be guided by the Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16-17) Always choose good over evil ( I Thess. 5:21-22) Always choose good over evil ( I Thess. 5:21-22) Consider your options and choose the best Consider your options and choose the best –James 1:5 Seek the advice of others (Proverbs 13:20) Seek the advice of others (Proverbs 13:20)

11. One Very Good Decision Obedience to the Gospel of Christ Obedience to the Gospel of Christ –Romans 1:16; Mark 16:15-16  Forgiveness of Sins  Become a Child of God  Peace of God  Member of the Lord’s Body  Brothers and Sisters in Christ  Every Spiritual Blessing  Hope and Promise of Heaven