INTRODUCTION:<\/p>\n
A. One could hardly think of a more terrible picture of sin “gone to seed” than that which is painted for us in Genesis 19 – the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah<\/p>\n
1. As we read this chapter we are left with a sick feeling about the potential evil that can consume men’s heart.<\/p>\n
2. We recall at this time …<\/p>\n
a. 1 Corinthians 10:11 … Romans 15:4<\/p>\n
b. “I we do not learn from history we are doomed to commit the same mistakes”<\/p>\n
B. There is a fierce battle being waged today between right and wrong<\/p>\n
1. This battle is fought in the:<\/p>\n
a. Nation … Proverbs 14:34<\/p>\n
b. Family … Deuteronomy 4:40<\/p>\n
c. Church … Jude 3<\/p>\n
d. Individual … James 4:7<\/p>\n
2. The battle went poorly in Sodom and Gomorrah in Lot’s day<\/p>\n
a. Abraham stood before God (Genesis 18) and pleaded with God to spare the city if he could find ten righteous souls.<\/p>\n
b. God said, “I will not destroy it for ten’s sake” (v. 32)<\/p>\n
c. Apparently there were not even ten righteous in all that area … Deuteronomy 29:23<\/p>\n
d. The wickedness of that place and time is so notorious that it is remembered to this very day … Jude 7<\/p>\n
C. Throughout the New Testament, Christ and others use Sodom figuratively to represent wickedness in this world.<\/p>\n
1. There are many valuable lessons to be learned about the consequences of allowing the world to enter our hearts as it did the family of Lot.<\/p>\n
2. Not only did Lot’s family live in Sodom – Sodom lived in Lot’s family. That was the problem!<\/p>\n
3. Let us now consider the consequences that followed this tragic state “When Sodom Lived in Lot’s Family”<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION:<\/p>\n
A. When Sodom lived in Lot’s family respect for parents declined<\/p>\n
1. Genesis 19:14<\/p>\n
2. After the angels told Lot that Sodom was about to be destroyed, Lot went to warn his daughters’ husbands.<\/p>\n
a. It is immediately apparent that they were not spiritually minded nor did they hold righteous Lot in too high a regard.<\/p>\n
b. They did not take the older and wiser Lot seriously<\/p>\n
c. In a matter hours, consequently, they were among those consumed in the fire<\/p>\n
d. If they had possessed the proper respect for Lot, they might have been spared<\/p>\n
3. When Sodom (the world) lives in one’s heart today – respect for parents decline.<\/p>\n
a. We are living in a shameful day when I see so much disrespect shown toward parents and adults in general<\/p>\n
b. The advice of parents are perceived as a “joke” by many a youth<\/p>\n
c. So often, by the time one believes his parents’ counsel, it is too late and a life has been wrecked by folly.<\/p>\n
4. God warns about disrespect for one’s parents.<\/p>\n
a. Notice God’s view of this in Leviticus 20:9<\/p>\n
b. Some think it is funny or ignore the disrespect of youth – but God doesn’t, and we shouldn’t either<\/p>\n
c. Ephesians 6:1-3<\/p>\n
d. It is very apparent that when Sodom in one’s family – children hold the parents in contempt – not respect.<\/p>\n
B. When Sodom lived in Lot’s family there was a reluctance to flee evil<\/p>\n
1. Genesis 19:15-16<\/p>\n
a. The angels literally had to lead Lot and his family by the hand out of Sodom<\/p>\n
b. Don’t forget what they were leaving behind: lewd homosexuality, sadistic behavior, and total unrighteousness<\/p>\n
c. Despite these horrible evils – they could not bring themselves to leave<\/p>\n
2. Today Christians are to told flee the evils of this world.<\/p>\n
a. We are to flee:<\/p>\n
1) Fornication (1 Corinthians 6:18)<\/p>\n
2) Idolatry (1 Corinthians 10:14)<\/p>\n
3) The love of money (1 Tim. 6:10-11)<\/p>\n
4) Youthful lusts (2 Timothy 2:22)<\/p>\n
b. In summation, consider James 4:4<\/p>\n
c. We must keep the world out of us<\/p>\n
3. Too many are reluctant to distance themselves from activities and associations clearly evil<\/p>\n
a. When one leaves the world and gets on the safe ground of salvation, he should never forget what he is leaving:<\/p>\n
1) Condemnation (Romans 8:1)<\/p>\n
2) The road to everlasting punishment (Matthew 25:46)<\/p>\n
3) The misery and consequences of sin (Gal. 6:7)<\/p>\n
b. If we are reluctant to leave the things of the world – we will soon suffer eternally<\/p>\n
C. When Sodom lived in Lot’s family fear reigned in the place of faith<\/p>\n
1. Genesis 19:17-22<\/p>\n
a. The angels specifically told Lot he would be safe in the mountains, but he was, incredibly, too afraid<\/p>\n
b. He was so influenced by the sinful society of Sodom that he was conditioned to be afraid<\/p>\n
2. That is the effect which the world can have on backsliding Christians.<\/p>\n
a. The world encourages and breeds fear<\/p>\n
b. In contrast, notice the advice that Paul offers … “Be strong in the Lord” (Ephesians 6:10)<\/p>\n
3. The Christian has no reason to fear the threats of this world … Matthew 10:28<\/p>\n
D. When Sodom lived in Lot’s family a deadly yearning for the earthly was stronger than the will to obey God<\/p>\n
1. Genesis 19:26<\/p>\n
a. This powerful lesson was learned in the most graphic way<\/p>\n
b. God told Lot’s family not to look back at the wicked city, but Lot’s wife was too enamored with it.<\/p>\n
c. Her glance back was fatal<\/p>\n
d. Through the eye of lust, Lot’s wife wanted just one more look – it was one look too many<\/p>\n
2. With grim recall, Jesus simply says, “Remember Lot’s wife” (Luke 17:32)<\/p>\n
a. We need to remember Lot’s wife when we are tempted to allow worldliness to get a hold of us<\/p>\n
b. Remember … 1 John 2:15-17<\/p>\n
E. When Sodom lived in Lot’s family Sodom’s immorality had taken root in their actions<\/p>\n
1. Genesis 19:30-38<\/p>\n
a. Unfortunately, the problems of Sodom were not completely removed, even after its destruction.<\/p>\n
b. Sodom was still very much in the hearts of Lot’s daughters<\/p>\n
c. They had regular contact with the citizens of Sodom, and its influence rubbed of on them … 1 Corinthians 15:33<\/p>\n
d. Proverbs 6:27-28<\/p>\n
2. In similar fashion:<\/p>\n
a. One cannot drink from the waters of religious error and not be affected<\/p>\n
b. One cannot feed his mind on the garbage of this world without consequences<\/p>\n
c. One cannot go where Satan is and escape his influence<\/p>\n
d. “You sit down with dogs – you rise up with fleas”<\/p>\n
3. One may think he can surround himself with evil and not be affected – but one would be wrong … Hosea 8:7<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION:<\/p>\n
A. It was not a sin for Lot and his family to live in Sodom – the sin came when Sodom started living in them<\/p>\n
B. Notice these interesting words of Jesus … John 17:15<\/p>\n
C. We must live in this world, but the world does not have to live in us<\/p>\n
*This sermon was developed from an article by Neal Pollard<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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