Hospitality
From Eco-Bible 1
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- In the culture of that day, hospitality, even to strangers or enemies, was a very important matter. The fact that nobody in Sodom, except for Lot (a foreigner - v. 9) was willing to show hospitality to the visitors indicates how wicked the people had become. Not realizing that the two visitors were angels in human form (and could protect themselves), Lot knew what would happen to them, if they stayed in the city square.
- This graphically illustrates how depraved the city had become. However, the previous verses show us that they were also utterly self-absorbed in other ways - such as in their unwillingness to care about the needs of other people. (This disregard for others is the focus of Ezekiel 16:48+, where the name "Sodom" is figuratively applied to Jerusalem.)
- Rarely (if ever) will people limit themselves to one type of sin. Wanton attitudes of the heart will lead to wanton conduct of all kinds, if left unrestrained.
Unless otherwise noted, all notes and comments are © by Dennis Hinks.
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