Start by reading Genesis chapter 14.
When Lot separated from Abraham, he
had great wealth (Gen.13). Lot received
many blessings through Abraham and covenant promises. When Lot chose where he would live, the Bible
states “And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it
was well watered every where…” (vs 10a, KJV).
Lot thought it seems, that he would gain even more riches and would live
the good life. However, in chapter 14, Lot
was now living in the wicked city of Sodom. One must ask, “Whatever happened to Lot’s
flocks and herds?” As this chapter unfolds,
Lot and his family were taken because of an attack on the city. Through God’s mercy, Abraham greatly outnumbered
pursued the raiders and rescued Lot and his family.
Lot typifies a carnal
Christian. Particularly a type of Christian
who seeks earthly wealth over heavenly treasures (Matthew 6:19-21). Such pursuits can be disastrous leaving behind
broken homes and broken families in its wake.
Things never turn out as one envisions.
With barely the shirt on his back, Lot was forced to leave Sodom with
his two daughters. His wife, a mound of
salt was left behind. Lot never gained
the prosperity he hoped for, and it appears he lost all.
“For
the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they
have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” (1st
Timothy 6:10 KJV)
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