The story of Lot's journey to Sodom and his subsequent fall into Sodom is told in detail in Genesis chapters 13 through 19. It shows the choice between Abraham and his nephew Lot, and the resulting fall into the corrupt culture of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Lot's Choice (Genesis 13)
- The conflict between Abraham and Lot : As Abraham and Lot's livestock grew, they began to have conflicts over pastures. Abraham suggested to Lot that they divide the land among themselves.
- Lot's Choice : Lot chooses the plain of Jordan, the area where Sodom and Gomorrah are located, and is described as being very fertile and well-watered, like the land of Egypt. Lot ends up pitching his tent near the city of Sodom.
Lot settles in Sodom (Genesis 14)
- Living in Sodom : Over time, Lot moved into the city of Sodom and settled there. In Genesis 14, Lot is described as living in the city of Sodom, where he gets involved in a war with the king of Sodom. Lot is captured by the enemy, but Abraham rescues him.
The Fall of Sodom (Genesis 18-19)
- The Sin of Sodom : The sin of Sodom and Gomorrah is so extreme that God decides to judge the cities. Abraham pleads with God for the righteous in Sodom, but he cannot find even ten righteous people.
- Angels Visit : In Genesis 19, two angels visit the city of Sodom and enter Lot’s house. The Sodomites approach the angels and try to commit evil deeds. Lot tries to stop them, but the Sodomites’ depravity is too deep.
The Fall of Lot and Judgment (Genesis 19)
- The Destruction of Sodom : The angels command Lot and his family to leave Sodom. Lot's sons-in-law take this warning as a joke and do not leave, and Lot's wife looks back and turns into a pillar of salt. In the end, only Lot and his two daughters escape Sodom.
- The Fall of Lot : After Lot's wife is turned into a pillar of salt, Lot and his two daughters flee to the mountains and live in a cave. Lot's daughters get drunk and sleep with their father to continue their lineage, and they give birth to two sons. These two sons become the ancestors of Moab and Ammon.
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The story of Lot going to Sodom and being influenced by Sodom contains the consequences of choice and a warning about a corrupt culture. After Lot separated from Abraham, he chose the fertile area of Sodom, but he was influenced by the corrupt culture there. When the wickedness of Sodom reached its peak, God judged Sodom and Gomorrah, and Lot and his family escaped from there. From the story of Lot, we can learn what the consequences of human choice can be and the dangers of living in a corrupt environment.