The biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah serves as a warning that demands our response. When God's angels warned Lot's family to flee the coming destruction, three different responses emerged: Lot's sons-in-law laughed and dismissed the warning, Lot's wife lingered by looking back and became a pillar of salt, and Lot himself - though imperfect in his response - ultimately obeyed and was saved. Today, we face the same choice when confronted with God's instructions about sin in our lives. We can laugh off His commands, linger between our old life and new life in Christ, or choose to leave sin behind despite our imperfections. God's mercy is evident throughout this story, showing His desire to lead us away from destruction into His loving arms.