Title Lot's Wrong Choice/ Genesis 13:1-18
Contents Hymn of the Week: 363 May 2nd, 1995
Main text: Genesis 13:1-18 Youngjin Church dawn
Title: Lot's Wrong Choice 16.HWP
Abram and Lot came out of Egypt and separated because of their wealth. Rabram gave up priority in order to make peace with Lot. (8-9) It was not only because of tolerance as an adult, but also because of faith to live in the land that God had promised.
(Hebrews 11:9) By faith he sojourned in the promised land, as if in a foreign country, and made the same promises.
They dwelt in tents with Isaac and Jacob, whom they inherited.
But what choice did Lot make?
1. Lot's choice was visible.
He said ‘raise your eyes’ (10). Lot judged that the well-watered Jordan would be beneficial.
But it was too short-sighted. It looked good at first, but the city that will soon be destroyed
I had no spiritual vision for it. In other words, his choices are physical, not related to spiritual
It was a decision. Here, Lot shows the typical figure of a secular Christian.
2. Lot's choice was selfish.
Obsessed with greed, Lot was indifferent to ethical relationships. ever with you and your family
Respect and gratitude for the guardian and uncle Abram, who guided
collapsed for no reason. We don't want to hurt others because of our decisions.
Don't make choices that hurt your relationship.
3. There was no prayer in Lot's choice.
The reason that Lot's choice could not be visible and selfish was because there was no prayer prior to his choice.
It was. In contrast to Abram, who called on the name of Jehovah, Lot faced a major decision before him.
I did not think or pray about the will of God. Whenever we are at a crossroads of choice
Are you praying?
(Psalm 25:4) Show me your ways, O LORD, and teach me your ways.
(Proverbs 3:6) Acknowledge him in everything, and he will direct your ways.
Lot made the most foolish choice. He had chosen the judgment of brimstone fire. (13)
Seeing the blessings Abram received, realizing that the blessings came from God (14-18)
make wise choices
4. Prayer
1) For our family and children
2) Let them be through faith and see your glory through your children.