The Infirmities of the Heirs of Salvation
T. H. Leale. Genesis 19:18-22 And Lot said to them, Oh, not so, my LORD:… I. THESE INFIRMITIES ARE SEEN DURING THE PROGRESS OF THEIR DELIVERANCE. 1. The infirmity of fear (ver. 19). 2. Wilfulness (ver. 20). 3. Forgetfulness of past mercies. 4. A lingering selfishness. II. GOD IS GRACIOUS TOWARDS SUCH INFIRMITIES (ver. 21). III. THERE ARE CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHICH FIT THEM FOR SUCH MERCIFUL INDULGENCE. 1. When they have already commenced the flight from danger. 2. When, though they have not reached it, they are still seeking a sure refuge. 3. When they are satisfied not to rest in anything short of God's command. (T. H. Leale.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my Lord: WEB: Lot said to them, "Oh, not so, my lord.