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“Remember Lot's Wife”
Categories: Daily Living“Remember Lot’s Wife”
Jarrod Jacobs
Jesus’ words in Luke 17:32 refer to a time when Lot and his family were warned to flee Sodom and not look back (Gen. 19:17). Tragically, Lot’s wife disobeyed God. She looked back and “became a pillar of salt” (v. 26). When we remember Lot’s wife ...
We know God keeps His promises! Just as God promised destruction for Sodom, Gomorrah, and the other cities (Gen. 19), God has promised eternal damnation for those who do not know God nor obey Him (II Thess. 1:6-9). God also promised eternity in Heaven for the faithful (Jn. 14:1-6; Rev. 7:15-17). Since God kept His word back then, we trust He will keep it now (Rom. 2:7-11)!
Secondly, we know God will not allow the wicked to continue! When God was through with the cities of the plain, there was nothing left but ashes and smoke (Gen. 19:28)! When we sin, rest assured God knows it, and we will answer for it (Num. 32:23; Prov. 15:3; Ecc. 12:13; Rom. 2:16; I Tim. 5:24-25)!
Finally, we know we cannot judge outward appearances! Lot “pitched his tent toward Sodom” because of the well-watered plain and potential blessing for his livestock and family (Gen. 13:12). Though rich, this city was condemned because of their homosexuality, and other sins (Gen. 13:13, 19:5). Let us not think that physical prosperity equals spiritual soundness! Many times, it is just the opposite (Rev. 2:9)! “Remember Lot’s wife”!
