Because of hospitality and godliness Lot was saved out of Sodom, when all the surrounding region was judged by fire and brimstone; the Master thereby making it plain that He does not forsake those who hope in Him, but appoints to punishment and torment those who turn aside to other ways.
For though his wife went out with him, being of another mind and not in concord, she was set forth as a sign, so that she became a pillar of salt unto this day, that it might be known to all that the double-minded and those who doubt the power of God are made an example of judgment and a sign to all generations.