Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Ancient Lustful Inclinations

What scripture shows that social impurity was one of the chief sins which brought on the deluge? BR-ASI9 471.5

“And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. . . . And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. . . . And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth. . . . The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.” Genesis 6:1-11. BR-ASI9 471.6

What was the character of the inhabitants of Sodom? BR-ASI9 471.7

“But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly.” Genesis 13:13. “And they were haughty, and committed abomination before Me: therefore I took them away as I saw good.” Ezekiel 16:50. (See also verse 49.) BR-ASI9 471.8

Note.—Genesis 19:1-9 and 2 Peter 2:6-8 show that they were exceedingly corrupt in morals. BR-ASI9 471.9

When tempted to sin, what noble example did Joseph set? BR-ASI9 472.1

“How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” Genesis 39:9. BR-ASI9 472.2