THE WOMEN OF LOT’S FAMILY

Learn: Psalms 1:1-3

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 

Read: Genesis 19:1-38

1. Describe the city of Sodom from God’s point of view. Genesis 18:20, 24, 32
2. How had living in such an ungodly city affected Lot’s view of the value of his precious daughters?   Genesis 19:4-8
3. Men will adapt to the standards of the culture around them, unless they are firmly fixed on God and his Word. What is God’s view of children? Psalm 127:3
4. How will God deal with anyone who harms a child? Matthew 18:5, 6
5. How did the LORD protect Lot and Lot’s young daughters, though Lot was willing to put them in harm’s way? Genesis 19:9-11
6. What had become of Lot’s other daughters while living in such a wicked city? v14
7. What was the command given to Lot and his wife and family? v 15
8. From verses 16-20, list 4 actions of Lot that illustrate how living in Sodom had affected the reasoning of Lot and family when it came to escaping danger?
9. From the following verses, list specific warnings that  are we given in Scripture concerning the environment that we place ourselves and our family in?
   Proverbs 1:10-16
   Proverbs 4:14-17
10. What is the inevitable consequence of spending time in the company of those who do not walk in God’s way? Proverbs 22:24, 25, I Corinthians 15:33NOTE: “communications” = companionship and conversation          “manners” = behavior
11. What is the benefit of following God’s standard when it comes to selecting those that we spend time with? Psalm 1:1-3
12. Explain the meaning of the phrases:“walking in the counsel of the ungodly”
    “standing in the way of sinners”
    “sitting in the seat of the scornful”
13. Is it possible for a Christian to grow in the Lord, if they spend time in fellowship with unbelievers or listen to their counsel? Explain your answer.   James 1:27; 4:4, 5 can be helpful.
14. Many a Christian parent has loved the Lord and taught their children God’s Word , but have lost their children to the world because of who they allowed as companions for their children, and where they have allowed their children to go. Parents may themselves avoid ungodly companions, but when it comes to their children they want to please their children. Parents may want them to succeed in the world, and be accepted and applauded for their skills and abilities. Why are such allowances and thinking a trap?