Learning from Lot’s wife

 "Remember Lot's wife." Luke 17:32

Why did Jesus command us to remember Lot's wife? Her end was extraordinary and teaches us many lessons. She hosted the angels, believed their message, and left the city of the wicked, but unfortunately, she left her heart in Sodom. She did not perish in Sodom, but rather after fleeing from it, because she looked back. She escaped the fire but became a pillar of salt. Her story serves as a warning for us. It is perilous to disregard details when it comes to God's commandments. They were instructed not only to flee from Sodom but also not to look back.

We must be vigilant, for even if we overcome one temptation, there remains the danger of succumbing to another temptation and being overcome. The fate of Lot's wife is a warning for those who prioritize material possessions, for those who falter between two opinions, and for those who are ensnared by worldly pursuits.

From my diary,

February 29,   2024