Sodom and Gomorrah

   “Then the Lord said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry which has come to me; and if not, I will know.’” (Gen 18: 20 – 21)

   Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of their sinfulness.  It seems the only righteous people to be found were Lot and his family.  The rest were apparently beyond redemption.

   I’ve often wondered what the outcome would be should God come down to review the activity in some of our cities.  Perhaps New York, or Chicago.  Maybe San Francisco or Los Angeles.  Would there be righteousness to be found?

   Many places not only allow but seem to glorify the killing of infants in the womb.  Young people are being shot and killed in great numbers for no reason.  The elderly live in fear of burglary, robbery and attacks.  Some fear that their own family will conspire to have them euthanized in the name of “quality of life.”

   God is forbidden in most schools, and in many public forums.  There are groups who exist only to force God from all walks of life.  They claim a “freedom from religion”.  I’ve yet to see anyone handcuff them and force them into a church on Sunday so I’m not sure what freedom they feel is in danger.  Yet they look for any reason to sue cities, states, schools and individuals who dare to speak of God or practice their religion in public.

   Abraham bargained with God concerning the people of Sodom and Gomorrah.  God agreed that if only ten righteous people could be found He would spare the cities.  How many righteous people would He find in some of our cities today?  If God agreed to save the city if only 10% were righteous would they be saved or destroyed?

Lord our society has drifted so far from You.

Sinfulness of all kinds is rampant.

Many refuse to even acknowledge that You exist.

In Your mercy help us rebuild faith in You.

Amen