Read Genesis 14:11-12 – Then they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their provisions, and went their way. They also took Lot, Abram’s brother’s son who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed. (NKJV)

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While we cannot know all the back story of Lot’s capture by the enemy kings of his region, the Bible story does give us an indication that the region had experienced quite a bit of political and military conflict for a few decades. What we do know is that Lot is swept up in the conflict. He is collateral damage in another’s fight. Why? He failed to use good judgment in his choice of friends. Lot’s decision to settle in the region of Sodom seems to be motivated by his greed. He saw an area that looked good to him and imagined how his wealth might grow there. But soon he was submerged in the unstable world around him, and it led to his capture and later the loss of all he had. The lesson for us might be to remember that who you’re with can greatly affect what you have. Making good choices in relationships will help you stay on a good path, while carelessness in this area can cost you a great deal. 

– Dr. Mike Clarensau serves as Senior Director of the Healthy Church Network of the Assemblies of God.

National Men’s Leadership Conference: March 8-10, 2012 . Dallas, Texas . www.men.ag.org