Lot's wife, a woman whose name is not even revealed in the bible, became one of the most unforgettable people of the bible. While several reasons could be advanced as to why she is unforgettable, perhaps the one that stands out above all others is her unforgettable disobedience. That act is the result of an unforgettable decision made by Lot when he pitched his tent toward Sodom and ultimately moved into the city (Genesis 13:10-13).
Turning to Genesis 19 we learn that the destruction of Sodom is imminent. There is no time to waste (Gen. 19:22). Fire and brimstone is about to be rained upon Sodom (instructions had been given, "look not behind thee lest thou be consumed" (vs.15). Sodom had a strong hold on the heart of Lot's wife. As she left the city she must have thought, "one little look back, it want do me any harm". She looked back and lost her life (vs.26). God had provided the terms of being saved, he had also issued a warning to be obeyed. Lot's wife went a little way toward being saved but she had a problem, she had a divided heart and therein lies the malady of so many people even until this day (Matthew 6:24; Matthew 8:21-22; Luke 8:61-62).
Today, God has provided warning of a terrible fate that will befall those who leave this world having failed to obey the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Thess. 1:7-9; Rev. 21:8). He has also provided the terms of escape from that terrible fate; Hear his word (Rom. 10:17; Matt.7:24-25; Believe his word (John 20:30-31;Mark 16:16; Repent (Luke 13:3; Acts 2:380; Confess Christ (Rom. 10:9-10; Acts 8:36-37; Be Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21); Live Faithful until death (Rev. 2:10; Matt. 10:22; 1 Cor. 15:58),
Tragically, many today will not heed God's warning or his terms and they set about to chart their own course by attempting to change his terms to suit themselves. I say but one thing: REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE!
Charles Hicks
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