As Abram and Lot stood viewing the new land before them, Abram said to Lot, “Choose the land you want to live in and I’ll go the other direction.”  Lot selfishly chose the best looking territory for his family and livestock.

It turned out to be a bad choice … sinful Sodom and Gomorrah, hostile conquest by enemy kingdoms.

Lot allowed his eyes to prevail over principle.  John instructed us not to be controlled by the love of the world … the lust of the flesh, of the eyes, and the pride of life.  [1 Jn. 2:16]

DAILY PRAYER;  Lord, forgive us for being controlled by what we want.

DAILY READING:  Gen. 11-14