Religion & Spirituality
This week we encounter the very difficult account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. It raises all sort of questions for us, 'why did God do this?' 'Is it just?' 'Does God still act like this?' 'Why was Lot considered righteous?' and probably others as well. It is a sombre account, but it is one we must wrestle with because it address the core need of humanity, rescue from our deserved punishment. For this is a story of rescue as well as judgement. And it's a hopeful rescue for we see here a flawed human being, rescued entirely by God. In that way, this sombre account is also one that can give us hope and encouragement in times of trouble and when we see wickedness flourish around us. Bible Text: Genesis 19:1-29