S ~ Sodom’s sins were pride, gluttony, and laziness, while the poor and needy suffered outside her door. Ezekiel 16:49
O ~ God does not list homosexuality among the sins, the one sin that stands out in the story of Sodom, and the horrible treatment of Lot to his daughters. Pride - Gluttony - Laziness - Neglect of the Poor.
A ~ Having a look at this list, I can see where I, and the 21 century church, can be guilty of such things. The 'seven deadly sins' are pride, greed. lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. It's hard to imagine that God says Jerusalem's wickedness is greater that Sodom. I need to be aware of my own sinfulness, and walk in a continual attitude of humility and repentance, as I care for the poor.
P ~ Lord, I don't want Sodom to look at me with contempt. Please purify my life with Your refiner's fire - I want to be holy. Help me to live out a a humble heart, a disciplined stomach, and an active body that cares for the needy who are suffering.
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