"The Poor Spiritual Condition of Lot" Genesis 10-13; 19

Title: “The Poor Spiritual Condition of Lot” Text:  Gen 13:10-13, Gen 19:1-8 Theme:   Lot’s backslidden condition Key Verse: Gen 13:10-13  Read Title:  Introduction:  Who?   Lot What?  His Spiritual Condition Where?   Sodom and Gomorrah When 2,067 B.C. Why?  Lot pitched his tent toward Sodom – v.12,13 Sodom was destroyed by God due to it’s wickedness Sodom is a symbol of wickedness and used as a warning that God judges sin  Deuteronomy 29:23 King James Version (KJV) 23 And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the Lord overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath: Geneses 18:30-33 How?  Sodomy – term is referring to OT prostitution and homosexual moral perversion practiced with idolatry.  This was the sin in Sodom, and is used to describe homosexuality in general. Websters dictionary defined it as “a crime against nature” Moral perversion of Sodom. “Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.” – Jude 7 •How much? A. Reputation of Lot Lot is mentioned by name 29 times in the Genesis record   1. In the context of Abraham’s family six times.   2. Once in the context of strife.   3. Three times in the context of choosing the best land according to its appearance, and his separation from Abram   4. Once in the context of separation from Abram alone.   5. Once when he was captured by evil kings.   6. Once when he was rescued by Abram.   7. Once when he was doing business at the gate of Sodom.   8. Twice when he was targeted as a victim by the men of Sodom.   9. Once when he was protecting his angelic visitors, and five times when the angels were protecting him.   10.Once when he seems as one mocking to his family.   11.Once when he was pleading for Zoar to be spared.   12.And once when he is mentioned in the context of incest.   B. Righteousness of Lot- 2 Peter 2:7,8   C. Results of Lot - He chose to live in a wicked city that was destroyed by God. Due to his love for the world, Lot lost his family.   Outline:    Lot's poor spiritual condition was based on; I. His Direction - Gen 13:10-13     A. his lusting - v.10 chose the best land according to it's apperance illustartion of liking what the world has to offer (be careful, if we want what the world has, we might get it)     B. his leaning  - v.11,12 Illustration of your heart being in the wrong place No man falls suddenly, it always takes place over time. He was headed in the wrong direction about to make the biggest mistake of his life "in all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths"   II. His Decision - Gen 19:     A. his location -Gen 13:13,19:1-8 the majority of the time Lot is mentioned it is when he is in the midst of self induced problems. Ilustration of poor locations taht were self inflicting: The prodigle son, Sampson = self inflicted     B. his lingering  - Gen 19: 12-16 Illustration : People God has declared righteous, know this world, what it's about and where it's going, but still find pleasure and God has to send someone to drag us out   Sodom is used as a symbol of wickedness and a warning to sinners that God judges sin   III. His Destruction - Gen 19:17-26     A. his livelihood - v.26 all of his hard work, his home     B. his loved ones   A special thank you to my Friend Michael Barnette for the song "All things new" and to my friend Dave Compton for the opening remarks.