TITLE: 5 Sins of Sodom

TEXT: Ezekiel 16:49-50

PROPOSITION: Sodom was condemned for its attitude as well as its immorality.

QUESTION: Why?

KEY WORD: Attitudes

SCRIPTURE READING:

INTRODUCTION:

1. Sodom = Homosexuality – “sodomy” is a legal term for this sin
2. Behind this immorality were some attitudes.
3. What were the sins in Sodom that led to their downfall?

Pride – Arrogance

1. Deuteronomy 17:12-13
2. Philippians 2:3-5
3. Know it all – arrogant – not heed advice or teaching

Boasting – haughty

1. Pride is the internal mind-set
2. Haughty is the external sign
3. Good pride – job well done, children, grandchildren
4. Bad pride = taking all the credit, puffed up

Fleshly Indulgence – Fullness of food

1. I got everything I need – satisfied
   I do not need God – See Philippians 4:19 – God shall supply my needs
2. NOT: lack of hunger, not sin to be full
3. Sin is – focus on the material things we have – NOT on spiritual needs
4. Rich Man – Luke 16 – fared sumptuously every day
   Problem not that he had plenty – not wiling to share with beggar

Wanton well-being – Abundance of idleness

1. NOT: having some, enough – BUT too much
2. Many are “bored” with life – Get out!
   Volunteer, serve, help others, work, soup kitchen, hospital

Neglect of needy

1. Poor – those without source of income
2. Needy – some income, need a little help
3. Do you care? 1 John 3:17
4.  
   1. Has this world’s goods
   2. Sees a brother in need
   3. Shuts up his heart
   4. The love of God is not there

Conclusion:

1. Jude 7 – an example of eternal punishment that awaits
2. 2 Peter 2:6 – example to all who live ungodly - destruction