Changi Chapel

Perhaps there is no figure in the Bible who represents so many men of today as Lot of Sodom.

Where you will find one Abraham, one Daniel, or one Joshua, you will find a thousand Lots.

Lot had much wealth, but he did not have the abundant life of God because of his choice to coexist with the world, whose constant degenerate pressure virtually destroyed his true spirituality.

Lot was not a sinner in the normal sense, but spiritually malnourished and undeveloped.

There is an interesting contrast between Abraham and Lot. Abraham was probably exceedingly wealthier than Lot. But Abraham lived in a tent, while Lot lived in a house.

This clearly shows that Abraham lived his life in such a way that everybody understood that Abraham was just a pilgrim.

He did not put roots down in this world, while Lot, his nephew, did.

Lot was converted, but carnal. His hopes and dreams were in the world, and his interest was in the things of this world.

Lot may have had the same vision as Abraham, but by choice, he was firmly anchored in the world.

Lot, whose faith was weak at best, was not committed like Abraham was. The whole aim of Abraham’s life was to give glory to God, while Lot, though righteous, lived by sight.

Lot’s aim was essentially to grasp at life, to do it now and enjoy it, rather than work to develop his relationship with God.

Will you like Abraham walk by faith or like Lot live by sight?

Herbert Lockyer
Author/Bible Teacher

Adapted from Herbert Lockyer’s "All the men of the Bible"

Your comments, thoughts or suggestions are welcome. The body text is by the author, the header and the words in italics are mine – John B. Samuel