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The Dangers of Lot's Decision: Lessons on Making Wise Choices

Lot's journey in Genesis serves as a cautionary tale on decision-making. Despite having godly influences and increasing wealth, Lot chose the appealing plains of Jordan, leading to dire consequences. Living in Sodom, he became ensnared by its wickedness, resulting in confusion of moral standards and loss of everything dear to him, including family and heritage. This narrative teaches us the importance of setting the right priorities, seeking guidance, and understanding that good doesn't always triumph over evil. It urges us to pray, seek biblical wisdom, and choose rightly.

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The Dangers of Lot's Decision: Lessons on Making Wise Choices

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  1. Lot How To Make A Terrible Decision

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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)

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