Why would anyone want to be reminded of this foolish woman's track record? She was disobedient and selfish, and her last look is frozen in time as a monument to all that is negative in a lady, a wife, or mother. But the Lord has commanded us to remember this loser.
First, pity her for her poor decision to look back on Sodom and its environs. What could possibly be there that would cause her to disobey God's Word? Her children, friends and home were all behind the blazing walls of the city of sin. She could not or would not look ahead in faith; only back in disbelief.
We should also remember her so as not to follow in her footsteps. Obedience to God's direct Word is not only implied as the only path to follow but also illustrated in the pillar of salt she became. Salt is a preservative, but being preserved in our memories in this way is a tragic end.
The reminiscence of this tragedy must encourage us to reinforce our resolve to do as God commands, leads, guides and directs. Even though we may not understand the why, God help us to act in faith without doubting.
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