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Lot. How To Make A Terrible Decision. 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. Lot’s Decision and Psalm 1:1. Chose the plain of the Jordan Dwelt in the cities of the plain
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Lot How To Make A Terrible Decision
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
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
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
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
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)