The account of gomorrah/”>Sodom and Gomorrah reveals how seriously God views sin and its consequences. Genesis 19:24–25 records the judgment:
“Then the Lord rained brimstone and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, from the Lord out of the heavens. So He overthrew those cities, all the plain, all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground.”
The sins of these cities were not minor moral failings but deep, unrepentant wickedness. Genesis 18:20 describes it:
“And the Lord said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grave…’”
The people of Sodom were characterized by arrogance, sexual immorality, violence, and complete disregard for God’s authority. Ezekiel 16:49–50 further explains their guilt:
“Look, this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughter had pride, fullness of food, and abundance of idleness; neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. And they were haughty and committed abomination before Me; therefore I took them away as I saw fit.”
This destruction teaches several truths. First, God is holy and will not overlook sin. His judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah was swift and total because their rebellion was persistent and extreme. Second, sin brings devastating consequences, not only for individuals but for entire communities that turn away from God.
At the same time, this account demons/”>demonstrates God’s mercy. Before judgment fell, He provided a way of escape for Lot and his family (Genesis 19:15–16). This shows that while God’s justice is certain, He is also willing to save those who turn to Him.
Sodom and Gomorrah stand as a warning to all generations that sin leads to destruction, but also as a reminder that God offers deliverance to those who respond to His call.
