Choices and Consequences
Choices and Consequences4
The Two Paths
By F.B. Meyer0GEN 13:9PSA 37:4PRO 3:5ISA 40:31MAT 5:5ROM 12:22CO 6:17HEB 11:8JAS 4:41JN 2:15F.B. Meyer explores the choices made by Abraham and Lot, emphasizing the consequences of choosing worldly gain over spiritual integrity. Lot's decision to settle in the well-watered plains of Jordan, driven by selfish ambition, ultimately leads to his downfall and separation from God. In contrast, Abraham's faithfulness and willingness to trust in God's promises result in divine blessings and a deeper relationship with the Lord. Meyer warns that many Christians today mirror Lot's choices, prioritizing materialism over spiritual values, and encourages believers to seek God's will in their decisions. The sermon concludes with the assurance that God rewards those who separate themselves for His purposes and trust in His provision.
On Eternity
By John Wesley0PSA 90:2ECC 3:11ISA 57:15MAT 25:46JHN 3:16ROM 6:232CO 4:18HEB 11:11JN 2:17REV 20:10John Wesley explores the profound concept of eternity, emphasizing its incomprehensibility and the distinction between eternity past and eternity future. He highlights that only God inhabits eternity without beginning or end, while all created beings experience a duration that will never cease. Wesley warns against the folly of prioritizing temporal pleasures over eternal realities, urging listeners to recognize the weight of their choices regarding eternal happiness or misery. He concludes by encouraging faith as the means to perceive the eternal, reminding us that our lives are but fleeting moments compared to the vastness of eternity.
Pitching Toward Sodom
By G. Campbell Morgan0GEN 13:10G. Campbell Morgan explores the life of Lot, a man described as righteous yet flawed, who made a disastrous choice by pitching his tent toward Sodom. Despite his good intentions, Lot's selfish decision led him away from God's will, resulting in the loss of his peace, family, and ultimately his wealth. Morgan emphasizes that the small choices we make reveal our true character and warns against the folly of self-centered seeking and compromising between good and evil. He contrasts Lot's fate with Abram's, who chose to let God guide his decisions, leading to true blessings. The sermon serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of prioritizing personal gain over spiritual integrity.
Through the Bible - Genesis 13-14
By Chuck Smith0GEN 12:1GEN 13:1PSA 110:4PRO 14:12JHN 8:561CO 1:29HEB 7:1Chuck Smith discusses Genesis chapters 13 and 14, focusing on Abraham's return from Egypt and the subsequent separation from Lot due to their growing wealth. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with God, as seen in Abraham's return to Bethel, a place of worship and remembrance of God's promises. The sermon highlights the dangers of worldly choices, illustrated by Lot's decision to settle near Sodom, and contrasts it with Abraham's faithfulness. Smith also introduces Melchizedek, a mysterious figure who blesses Abraham, symbolizing the superior priesthood of Christ. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to recognize God's blessings and avoid taking credit for His work in their lives.