The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye has warned that living outside the remits of Jesus Christ has dire consequences. He said it was imperative for us to live near Christ and not to the fallen world.
Preaching on the final day of his weeklong pastoral visit to the Western Presbytery at the PCG Trinity Congregation, Takoradi; on the theme: “Do not pitch your tent towards Sodom” (Genesis 13:1–12), the Moderator unpacked the story of Abraham and Lot, drawing lessons on spiritual discernment and moral choices.
He explained how Lot, Abraham’s nephew, chose the fertile plains near Sodom based on appearance, failing to see the spiritual danger lurking beneath the surface. “Lot walked by sight. He chose the luxuriant part. But Sodom was a symbol of wickedness,” the Moderator said. “In the middle of a beautiful and attractive land was filth of the highest order.”
He warned that sin often appears attractive before it ensnares, referencing Genesis 3:6 to illustrate how temptation can be visually appealing but spiritually destructive. “Pitching your tent near Sodom is the beginning of living there,” he cautioned. “Let us pitch our tents in Christ.”
The Moderator traced Lot’s gradual descent—from living near Sodom to becoming a citizen and eventually a prominent figure at the city’s gate. He highlighted how Lot’s moral compass was compromised by his environment, affecting his family and legacy.
“Lot’s wife turned back because her heart was in Sodom. His daughters were corrupted and seduced their father,” he said. “They gave birth to Moab and Ammon—two of Israel’s greatest enemies.”
He urged congregants to be mindful of their associations and decisions, saying that small compromises can lead to spiritual ruin. “Let us be careful where we go or what we associate with. It usually begins with a harmless choice but may end in unrighteousness,” he warned.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye prayed for wisdom and discernment for all believers. “In your dealings at work, home, or in public, make sure the choices you make are right. May the Lord grant us wisdom to make the right choices.”
