The Danger of Living in Sodom

They also took Lot, the son of Abram’s brother, who was dwelling in Sodom, and his possessions, and went their way. Genesis 14:12

D.L. MOODY
For awhile, Lot made money very fast in Sodom and became a very successful man. If you had gone into Sodom a little while before destruction came, you would have found that Lot owned some of the best corner lots in town, and that Mrs. Lot moved in what they called the bonton society or upper ten; and you would have found she was at the theatre two or three nights in the week. If they had progressive euchre, she could play as well as anybody; and her daughters could dance as well as any other Sodomites. We find Lot sitting in the gates, he is getting on amazingly well. He may have been one of the principal men in the city; Judge Lot, or the Honorable Mr. Lot of Sodom. They might have elected him Mayor of Sodom. He was getting on amazingly well; wonderfully prosperous.
But by and by there comes a war. If you go into Sodom, you must take Sodom’s judgment when it comes; and it is bound to come. The battle turned against those five cities of the plain, and they took Lot and his wife and all that they had.

ERWIN LUTZER
Remember how Lot chose the best pastureland? Abraham gave him the option and he selfishly chose the best for himself. He pitched his tent toward Sodom, eventually moving within its walls. He and Mrs. Lot had a house, land, and their wealth was there. Sodom was good to Lot; he didn’t want to let go of it. Yet, God rescued him.
How does Lot end? He and his two daughters go to a cave after the destruction of Sodom. The daughters get him drunk and have relations with him. Each bears him a child born of incest. The descendants of both children became thorns in the flesh for Abraham's descendants. How costly is sin? Remember Galatians 6:7, “Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.”

PRAYER
Father, turn my heart away from the world so that I may rest in you.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS
How much has your sin cost you?

What does the life of Lot show us regarding seeking the world over God?