Compromise. This is the second time this week this concept has come up for me in studying the Bible. We take a small step toward sin and the next small step is easier. We begin to compromise our values and beliefs, we begin to accept sin. Next thing we know we are approving of it and celebrating it. And then, we lose everything we held dear.
Lot saw the well watered plains and took a step toward it. Soon he wasn't satisfied with living outside the city so he moved into it. Next, he becomes a civic leader, sitting at the gate, settling disputes among the people. His acceptance of the sin around him will lead to his loss of everything.
All because he was willing to compromise his values and beliefs.
Are you willing to take that small step? Are you willing to lose everything? Think about it next time the well watered plains look enticing.
Genesis 19:1-11 NLT
1 That evening the two angels came to the entrance of the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting there, and when he saw them, he stood up to meet them. Then he welcomed them and bowed with his face to the ground. 2 “My lords,” he said, “come to my home to wash your feet, and be my guests for the night. You may then get up early in the morning and be on your way again.”
“Oh no,” they replied. “We’ll just spend the night out here in the city square.”
3 But Lot insisted, so at last they went home with him. Lot prepared a feast for them, complete with fresh bread made without yeast, and they ate. 4 But before they retired for the night, all the men of Sodom, young and old, came from all over the city and surrounded the house. 5 They shouted to Lot, “Where are the men who came to spend the night with you? Bring them out to us so we can have sex with them!”
6 So Lot stepped outside to talk to them, shutting the door behind him. 7 “Please, my brothers,” he begged, “don’t do such a wicked thing. 8 Look, I have two virgin daughters. Let me bring them out to you, and you can do with them as you wish. But please, leave these men alone, for they are my guests and are under my protection.”
9 “Stand back!” they shouted. “This fellow came to town as an outsider, and now he’s acting like our judge! We’ll treat you far worse than those other men!” And they lunged toward Lot to break down the door.
10 But the two angels reached out, pulled Lot into the house, and bolted the door. 11 Then they blinded all the men, young and old, who were at the door of the house, so they gave up trying to get inside.
Blessings, Cecilia
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