Lot’s Wife Looks Back

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:26

Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11

Lot’s wife felt love for her children. She also felt love for God. She decided that one look back at Sodom and her family would be ok even though she had been warned not to look back. She felt that love for her family was needed more than love for God. As a result God allowed her to die where her heart was. God made her a pillar of salt. Salt in the Bible is a symbol of judgment. She became a testimony against those who will disobey God. When He warns us He means it.

Prayer for Today: God, You know that we will always come up with an excuse to do what we want to do, even over what You have told us to do. Be merciful and grant us the grace sufficient to put You first in all things. We recognize that You want to do everything possible to protect us, and we pray that we won’t let You down.