Title: The Sins of Sodom
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Sodom's sinful image (Genesis 19:1-14)
Dear saints! The text describes the condition of the city of Sodom in the days of Lot. It shows clearly how sinful the city of Sodom was at that time. The reason why we are particularly interested in the sinful nature of this city of Sodom is because the Lord said that the days of the Son of Man, the day of the Lord's second coming, will be like the days of Lot. This morning, I want to share the Word with you while looking at “the iniquity of the city of Sodom.”
I. activity at night
The people of Sodom were active at night. Verse 4 says, “Before they lay down, the men of that city, the people of Sodom, young and old, gathered from far and near and surrounded the house.” Sodomites came to Lot's house at night. You can see them flocking at night and being active during the night. All crimes are planned and done at night. God's principle of creation is to sleep at night and work during the day. However, the people of Sodom ignore God's principles and run around without sleeping at night. Even today, there is no distinction between day and night. There are crowds who stay up all night openly screaming in the alleys of entertainment districts. Dear all! The era in which there is no distinction between day and night is a sign of the end. Please keep in mind that the Lord's second coming is a sign that is near.
II. depravity of sexual morality
Also, verse 30 and below have a more amazing story. When the city of Sodom was judged by fire and destroyed, Lot's wife disobeyed God's command and looked back and became a pillar of salt. Lot and his two daughters lived in a mountain cave near the city of Zoar. It is said that the two daughters had an affair with their father Lot, and had a son, and became Moab and Ammonites. This was the sexual ethic of Sodom at the time.
Everyone! Today, sexual morality is corrupted. When the national income rises and the country becomes a developed country, sexual morals are always falling. This is a sign of the last days.
III. violence is rampant
In verse 9, how violent are the people of Sodom? There is no law, no reason, and no violence. Today, our hearts are becoming more and more violent. The Eastern Court of Wisdom, which revered the wisdom of humanity and respected the elders, disappeared. It is an era where violence is rampant at home, at school, at work, at protests, and even in the National Assembly. Genesis 16:11 says, “Then the whole earth decayed before God, and the earth was filled with violence.” In verse 13, “God said to Noah, “The earth is full of the wrath of all flesh, and the end has come before me; I will bring them to the land. will be destroyed with you.” The days of Noah were judged by God. Violence, including inclusion, called for God's judgment. 2 Timothy 3:3 says that in the last days people will be unrestrained and wild. This is what our time looks like today. This is a sign of the last days.
IV. ignore the gospel
Verse 14 says, “His sons-in-law considered it a joke. They did not listen to God's words from Lot and ridiculed and ridiculed them. If your son-in-law ridiculed the gospel preached by his father-in-law, what would other people think? The present age is a time when there is no interest in the Gospel. As prophesied by the prophet Isaiah, this is a time when our hearts are dull, our ears are blocked, and our eyes are closed to the word and truth of God. What are the interests of modern people? As Luke 17:28-30 says, eat, drink, buy, sell, plant, and build houses. I am interested in life in this world. It is similar to the days of Lot. This is a sign of the end. The Second Coming of the Lord is imminent.
Dear all! This time is very much like the time of Lot. It is a time when people are active at night, sexual morals are extremely corrupted, violence is rampant, and the gospel is despised. What is Biblical Wisdom? It is to discern the times by observing the signs of the times. The people of this world are not interested in the end of the earth, the great judgment of God, or the second coming of Jesus Christ. I'm not sure if that's the case and I'm indifferent. However, the second coming of Jesus Christ, the judgment of God, and the end of mankind will surely come. It will be a disastrous end for those who are not prepared. However, it will be a day of glory and blessing for the saints who have prepared.
Dear all! How do we live now? Eat, drink, buy, sell, plant, build a house. Aren't you preoccupied with the world? Please eat your head. Please look at the sky. I pray that you will become the saints who prepare for the Second Coming of the Lord and become blessed saints who can receive the Lord gloriously.