LotLotHow To Make A Terrible DecisionHow To Make A Terrible Decision

Lot Had Much In His FavorLot Had Much In His Favor

Influence of Godly RelativesInfluence of Godly Relatives - Gen. 12:4-5 - Gen. 12:4-5 Increasing WealthIncreasing Wealth - Gen. 13:5-6 - Gen. 13:5-6 Was a Righteous ManWas a Righteous Man – 2 Peter 2:7-8 – 2 Peter 2:7-8

Lot’s Decision and Psalm 1:1Lot’s Decision and Psalm 1:1

Chose the plain of the JordanChose the plain of the Jordan Dwelt in the cities of the plainDwelt in the cities of the plain Pitched his tent as far as SodomPitched his tent as far as Sodom Lived in a house in SodomLived in a house in Sodom Found sitting in the gate of SodomFound sitting in the gate of Sodom

Consequences of His DecisionConsequences of His Decision

Was oppressed by the wickedness of the cityWas oppressed by the wickedness of the city Own moral standards were confusedOwn moral standards were confused Lost everything that meant anything to himLost everything that meant anything to him– homehome– sons-in-lawsons-in-law– his wifehis wife– daughters ruined morallydaughters ruined morally– heritage became enemies of God’s peopleheritage became enemies of God’s people

Applications:Applications:

1.1. Set the right prioritiesSet the right priorities

2.2. Providing for our family requires more Providing for our family requires more than earning a livingthan earning a living

3.3. Increased exposure leads to increased Increased exposure leads to increased involvementinvolvement

4.4. Good doesn’t always rise above evilGood doesn’t always rise above evil

5.5. We reap what we sowWe reap what we sow

How To Make A Good DecisionHow To Make A Good Decision

1.1. PrayPray

2.2. ““What does the Bible say about it?”What does the Bible say about it?”

3.3. Always choose right over wrongAlways choose right over wrong

4.4. Always choose the bestAlways choose the best

5.5. Seek advice (from the right people)Seek advice (from the right people)