Pitching One's Tent Toward Sodom

Introduction:
Judges sometimes sentence offenders to community service—requiring them to tell others about their lifestyle, where it got them, and not to "follow their tracks." Often it seems that the negative example of a person who has ruined his life helps other avoid the same pitfalls. Lot is someone who "ruined his life." The decision he made in Gen. 13 ultimately led to his losing those he loved; everything he owned; and falling victim to immorality. We need to look at his life and consider the decisions he made as a warning. What can we learn?

I. Lot had a lot going for him.
    A. He had the __________________ of ____________ relatives.
        1. Abram—Gen. 12:4; Heb. 11:8-10.
        2. Do the godly people around us influence us for good?
    B. God had blessed him with great _____________. (Gen. 13:5-6)
    C. He was called a __________________ man. (2 Pet. 2:7-8)
        1. Was _______________ (Gen. 19:1-3
    D. Potential for Lot to do good was tremendous. Many of us have great potential. Are we using it?

II. One ______________ led to the ruining of his life.
    A. Gen. 13:7-13—see esp. 13:10. Decision reflected ______ _________
    B. Was a ___________ decision. See 13:8-10
    C. The decision was made for _______ reasons; not __________ reasons!
        1. One of sight; not faith.
        2. This is a problem that confronts us today. We are in a constant battle against that which is carnal.
    D. His decision began a series of steps that led to his _________.
        1. 13:11—chose _______ the plain (valley) of Jordan.
        2. 13:12—but settled in the ________ of the valley.
        3. Moved his tents as far as Sodom. Condition of the city: see 13:13; 18:20-32; 19:4-13.
. E. What kind of ___________ did this have on Lot?
        1. See 1 Cor. 15:33; 2 Cor. 6:17-18
    F. 14:12-16—Lot taken captive by eastern king & rescued by Abram. Perfect opportunity to leave! But didn’t.

III. Lot reaped the _________ of _______.
    A. 2 Pet. 2:7-8—Lot __________ daily because of their lawless deeds.
        1. He was _____________ by their conduct.
    B. But, it seems that his own moral standards had become relaxed or confused.
        1. Gen. 19:1-8—offers _____________ to immoral people standing outside his door.
    C. 19:9-30—lost ___________ that meant anything to him. Wife; daughters; family; wealth; etc.
    D. 19:30, 33, 35—his _______ and ____________ weakened greatly as the years went along.
        1. Daughters ruined morally (19:31-38)
        2. His descendants would later become the enemies of God’s people.
    E. How many fall into the same trap—only to realize too late that they have lost all—b/c of sin?

Conclusion:
A. Gal. 6:7-8—Living carnally will reap a heavy burden on us! One decision led to his downfall!
B. Heed the example of Lot—and don’t go there.



Pitching One's Tent Toward Sodom Introduction: Judges sometimes sentence offenders to community service—requiring them to tell others about their lifestyle, where it got them, and not to "follow their tracks." Often it seems that the negative example of a person who has ruined his life helps other avoid the same pitfalls. Lot is someone who "ruined his life." The decision he made in Gen. 13 ultimately led to his losing those he loved; everything he owned; and falling victim to immorality. We need to look at his life and consider the decisions he made as a warning. What can we learn? I. Lot had a lot going for him. A. He had the __________________ of ____________ relatives. 1. Abram—Gen. 12:4; Heb. 11:8-10. 2. Do the godly people around us influence us for good? B. God had blessed him with great _____________. (Gen. 13:5-6) C. He was called a __________________ man. (2 Pet. 2:7-8) 1. Was _______________ (Gen. 19:1-3 D. Potential for Lot to do good was tremendous. Many of us have great potential. Are we using it? II. One ______________ led to the ruining of his life. A. Gen. 13:7-13—see esp. 13:10. Decision reflected ______ _________ B. Was a ___________ decision. See 13:8-10 C. The decision was made for _______ reasons; not __________ reasons! 1. One of sight; not faith. 2. This is a problem that confronts us today. We are in a constant battle against that which is carnal. D. His decision began a series of steps that led to his _________. 1. 13:11—chose _______ the plain (valley) of Jordan. 2. 13:12—but settled in the ________ of the valley. 3. Moved his tents as far as Sodom. Condition of the city: see 13:13; 18:20-32; 19:4-13. . E. What kind of ___________ did this have on Lot? 1. See 1 Cor. 15:33; 2 Cor. 6:17-18 F. 14:12-16—Lot taken captive by eastern king & rescued by Abram. Perfect opportunity to leave! But didn’t. III. Lot reaped the _________ of _______. A. 2 Pet. 2:7-8—Lot __________ daily because of their lawless deeds. 1. He was _____________ by their conduct. B. But, it seems that his own moral standards had become relaxed or confused. 1. Gen. 19:1-8—offers _____________ to immoral people standing outside his door. C. 19:9-30—lost ___________ that meant anything to him. Wife; daughters; family; wealth; etc. D. 19:30, 33, 35—his _______ and ____________ weakened greatly as the years went along. 1. Daughters ruined morally (19:31-38) 2. His descendants would later become the enemies of God’s people. E. How many fall into the same trap—only to realize too late that they have lost all—b/c of sin? Conclusion: A. Gal. 6:7-8—Living carnally will reap a heavy burden on us! One decision led to his downfall! B. Heed the example of Lot—and don’t go there.