05/30/2026
“Man, I’m just trying to provide for my family.”
“I’m just trying to get ahead.”
“I’m still serving God.”
“I’ll even give more money to the church.”
But sometimes we use good intentions to justify dangerous decisions.
That’s exactly what Lot did.
The Bible says he didn’t move straight into S***m overnight.
First… he just moved closer.
That’s how compromise usually works.
Nobody wakes up one morning planning to wreck their spiritual life.
It starts with small compromises. Small rationalizations. Small decisions we keep explaining away.
And we tell ourselves: “Well, God understands.” “At least I’m still giving.” “At least I’m still trying.”
But generosity doesn’t sanctify disobedience.
You cannot bribe your conscience with an offering plate.
God isn’t just after your money. He’s after your heart, your direction, and your obedience.
Because eventually, if you keep moving toward S***m… S***m stops feeling far away.
