Sodom and Gemorrah

“As in the Days of Sodom and Gomorrah”

"But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed."
— Luke 17:29–30

A Troubling Reflection

We live in a time of moral chaos. What was once shameful is now celebrated. What was once hidden is now flaunted. Many hearts have grown cold, and evil is often called good. As we look at our world today—with its rampant violence, sexual immorality, pride, greed, corruption, and rebellion against God—we can’t help but echo the words of Scripture: “Our days have become like Sodom and Gomorrah.”

But what does this really mean? And how should we, as people of God, respond?

1. The Sin of Sodom: Beyond the Surface

Many associate Sodom and Gomorrah solely with sexual sin, but the Bible reveals a fuller picture:

“Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy.”
— Ezekiel 16:49 

It was not only lust, but pride, apathy, and neglect of the vulnerable that brought God's judgment. These cities were full of people who turned inward, ignored righteousness, and lived only for themselves. Sound familiar?

Today, we see:

• Children exposed to impurity from a young age
  
  

• Entertainment glorifying sin
  
  

• A society numb to violence and injustice
  
  

• Churches silent out of fear or compromise
  
  

• The name of God ridiculed and rejected

• Brainwashing the many  to hate God's loved nation and  country
  
  

2. God’s Patience and the Final Warning

God is slow to anger, rich in mercy. He gave Sodom a chance—He would have spared it for ten righteous people (Genesis 18). But when evil fills the land and repentance is refused, judgment comes.

Today, God is still calling us—warning us—not through fire from the sky, but through:

• Natural disasters
  
  

• Global unrest
  
  

• Moral confusion
  
  

• An aching emptiness in the human heart
  
  

Jesus said that when He returns, it will be “as it was in the days of Lot.” In other words, the world will be living as if God doesn't exist—right until the moment judgment falls.

3. Our Call: Be a Light in the Darkness

We are not here to curse the darkness but to shine a light. Just as Lot was called out, we too are called to live set apart, not self-righteous but Spirit-led.

What can we do?

• Repent personally: Revival starts with you. Search your heart. Ask God to cleanse and awaken you.
  
  

• Stand for truth: Even if the world mocks you. Don’t trade truth for popularity.
  
  

• Pray earnestly: For your city, your nation, your family. Intercede like Abraham did for Sodom.
  
  

• Love boldly: Not with compromise, but with compassion and conviction. Speak the truth in love.
  
  

• Be ready: The return of Messiah is closer than ever. Don’t be like Lot’s wife—attached to the world. Be like Noah and Lot—ready to move when God says move.

This is not a time for fear, but for faith. God has placed you in this generation for a reason. While judgment loomed over Sodom, God rescued Lot. While Noah faced a wicked world, God sealed the ark.

God knows how to preserve His people. He is not done. He still saves, still heals, still restores.

“Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.”
— Isaiah 60:1

Let us not be discouraged by the darkness—but rise and shine brighter. For where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more.

Let's pray together

Heavenly Father, we grieve for the state of our world, but we put our hope in You. Search our hearts, cleanse us, and set us apart for Your glory. May we be bold in truth, rich in mercy, and faithful to the end. Use us to be light in these dark days. Amen