Moses (Numbers 20)

Jephthah (Judges 11:30-31, 34-35)

David (2 Samuel 11-12)

Rehoboam (I Kings 12)

Some Charts based on Workbook – Minor Bible Characters, by Heath Rogers

Key Things in Lot’s FavorKey Things in Lot’s Favor

The Influence of a Godly MentorThe Influence of a Godly Mentor– Genesis 12:4-5; James 2:23Genesis 12:4-5; James 2:23

Blessed with Increasing WealthBlessed with Increasing Wealth– Genesis 13:5-6Genesis 13:5-6

Described as a Righteous ManDescribed as a Righteous Man– 2 Peter 2:7-82 Peter 2:7-8

Lot’s Progression Toward the Lot’s Progression Toward the UngodlyUngodlyPsalm 1:1Psalm 1:1

Chose all the plain of Jordan Chose all the plain of Jordan (Gen. 13:11)(Gen. 13:11)

Dwelt in the cities of the plain Dwelt in the cities of the plain (Gen. 13:12)(Gen. 13:12)

Pitched his tent as far as Sodom Pitched his tent as far as Sodom (Gen. (Gen. 13:12)13:12)

Lived in a home in Sodom Lived in a home in Sodom (Gen. 14:12)(Gen. 14:12)

Found sitting in the gate of Sodom Found sitting in the gate of Sodom (Gen. (Gen. 19:1)19:1)

Consequences of Lot’s Consequences of Lot’s DecisionDecision

Tormented by the Wickedness of SodomTormented by the Wickedness of Sodom– 2 Peter 2:7-82 Peter 2:7-8

Lot’s Morals were Increasingly CorruptedLot’s Morals were Increasingly Corrupted– Genesis 19:4-8Genesis 19:4-8

Lost Everything that was Dear to himLost Everything that was Dear to him– His son-in-laws (Genesis 19:12-14)His son-in-laws (Genesis 19:12-14)– His wife (Genesis 19:17, 24-26)His wife (Genesis 19:17, 24-26)– His home and wealth (Genesis 19)His home and wealth (Genesis 19)– His daughters ruined morally (Gen. 19:30-38)His daughters ruined morally (Gen. 19:30-38)– Only heritage was two incestuous descendantsOnly heritage was two incestuous descendants

John Martin (British, 1789-1854)

What Lot’s Decision Teaches What Lot’s Decision Teaches UsUs

Set the right prioritiesSet the right priorities (Matt. 6:33)(Matt. 6:33)

Providing for a family requires more than Providing for a family requires more than earning a livingearning a living (I Timothy 5:8)(I Timothy 5:8)

Increased exposure to sin leads to Increased exposure to sin leads to increased tolerance and involvementincreased tolerance and involvement – I Corinthians 15:33I Corinthians 15:33

Good does not always rise above evilGood does not always rise above evil – Proverbs 6:27-28Proverbs 6:27-28

We reap what we sowWe reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7)(Galatians 6:7)

How to Make Good How to Make Good DecisionsDecisions

Pray fervently Pray fervently (James 1:5)(James 1:5)

Be guided by the Scriptures Be guided by the Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16-17)(2 Tim. 3:16-17)

Always choose good over evil Always choose good over evil ((I Thess. 5:21-22)I Thess. 5:21-22)

Consider your options and choose the bestConsider your options and choose the best– James 1:5James 1:5

Seek the advice of others Seek the advice of others (Proverbs 13:20)(Proverbs 13:20)

One Very Good DecisionOne Very Good Decision Obedience to the Gospel of ChristObedience to the Gospel of Christ

– Romans 1:16; Mark 16:15-16Romans 1:16; Mark 16:15-16

Forgiveness of SinsForgiveness of Sins Become a Child of GodBecome a Child of God Peace of GodPeace of God Member of the Lord’s BodyMember of the Lord’s Body Brothers and Sisters in ChristBrothers and Sisters in Christ Every Spiritual BlessingEvery Spiritual Blessing Hope and Promise of HeavenHope and Promise of Heaven