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Genesis 14:11-12 - Standing out from the world

Scripture:

Genesis 14:11-12
11 Then they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food supply, and departed.
12 They also took Lot, Abram's nephew, and his possessions and departed, for he was living in Sodom.
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Thoughts:

Lot had moved into Sodom and now experiences the same fate as its residents.  Christians often think they should be spared the troubles of life.  The Lord does not promise us this, however.  Instead, He promises that He will be with us and that He will use the difficulty in some way for our good:

Romans 8:28
28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
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But I think there is something more to this than simply Lot's place of residence.  He has effectively joined himself with this evil people.  We don't know why this man of such great wealth moved into the city.  Perhaps to have a house and not a tent?  Maybe for the variety and activity that a city can offer, as opposed to living out in the fields?  Whatever the reason, Lot joined this wicked people and now was suffering as one of them.


Prayer:

Keep me Jesus from uniting with the ungodly.  I want to love them, but not be like them.

Unlike Lot, I don't have a choice of living in isolation from the ungodly in a tent somewhere, so help me not to be influenced by them.  Lost friends and acquaintances need to see You in my life more than they need my camaraderie.  Help me to be a light to them and in every place that I go.  I need Your help for this!

Amen

 
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