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“…Remember Lot's wife." Luke 17:28-32
"Remember Lot's wife," said Jesus. That is probably the most dramatic, and potent illustration the Master ever used in a sermon. Jesus wants us to learn from her example.
As we read the context, it is very obvious that the words were being applied to those living on this planet right now. "In that day" refers to the latter days, or "day when the Son of man is revealed." Here is what Jesus actually said:
"Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; But the, same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brim-stone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. Remember Lot's wife." Luke 17:28-32
In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. Remember Lot's wife." Luke 17:28-32
What did Jesus mean by that expression "Remember Lot's wife"? Why did the Master relate Mrs. Lot to our day? Jesus used her as a fearful warning. That woman became cold, careless, and disobedient and acceptant of the sinful status quo, which was Sodom & Gomorrah. Despite God’s warnings, she missed her comfortable life and wanted to go back to Sodom. Finally the judgments of God fell upon her, and she became a pillar of salt on the plains of Sodom.
This is one of the most deadly perils for God's people in these latter days is to slowly slip away from the truth of God’s Word as Mrs. Lot did. Jesus warned that the loss of spiritual power is taking place right now: "And because iniquity (sin) shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Matthew 24:12. As pressures of conformity and compromise crowd in, the faith gradually erodes and disappears, and we become numb and acceptant of our sinful surroundings and status quo. Instead, as Christians, we are all called to “Preach the Gospel of Salvation to all the world” Matthew 28:19 We are not to compromise the integrity of God, or His word for any select few and their chosen lifestyles, even if the environment is the majority as is in this case. Abraham even pleaded with the destroying Angels to spare Sodom if only 10 righteous people were found.
All Lots rationalization about counteracting the wickedness with stricter prayer schedules didn’t seem to work out either. He gradually compromised with the environment and watched his children slowly assimilate the ways of their heathen neighbors.
I'm sure Lot did not feel at ease when he first settled among the evil citizens of that place. Every day he must have heard news of the rising crime rate on CNN. He must have been “Ino ino”(repulsed) and even horrified by the vile jokes and obscene language. Then he had to watch with alarm the growing fascination of his family for the perverted lifestyle of their friends and associates.
I'm sure Lot did not feel at ease when he first settled among the evil citizens of that place. Every day he must have heard news of the rising crime rate on CNN. He must have been “Ino ino”(repulsed) and even horrified by the vile jokes and obscene language. Then he had to watch with alarm the growing fascination of his family for the perverted lifestyle of their friends and associates.
Finally, his daughters fell in love with worldly men and married them. Outside of the home, united with the enemies of God, they lost all faith in the religion of their childhood. In conclusion, out of the millions of people that lived in that ancient Nation, only three (3) were saved from it. In this vivid story in the Bible. Jesus is warning this generation of today, to “Remember Lot’s wife”
Ia manuia,
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