Genesis 19:17 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for your life; look not behind you… I. AN ALARM. "Escape for thy life." 1. Lot's life was in imminent danger. So is the life of every unconverted man. 2. But Lot had timely warning to escape from the impending storm, and so has every sinner. 3. Lot's escape was to be effected in haste; and if he had not left the place at that time, he would have been destroyed with the wicked. II. A CAUTION. 1. "Look not behind thee." (1) To consult the world. (2) To confer with flesh and blood. (3) To reason with the devil. 2. "Neither stay in all the plain." (1) Of carnal security. (2) Of desire. (3) Of procrastination. (4) Of good resolution. (5) Of despondency and unbelief. III. AN EXHORTATION. "Escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed." 1. Those who flee to Christ find a place of safety. 2. Those who escape to Jesus Christ shall find rest. 3. Those who escape to Christ are blessed with peace. (Benson Bailey.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. |
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