Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:10-12
These verses emphasize remembering God as the provider of the land, contrasting with the self-directed dwelling choices in Genesis 13:12.
Deuteronomy 6:10-12: And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not,
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6
Advises trust in the Lord for guidance, which contradicts Lot's seemingly independent decision to dwell toward Sodom based on sight alone.
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:3
Encourages dwelling in the land and doing good, implying a moral dimension not evident in Lot's choice to dwell toward Sodom.
Psalm 37:3: Trust in the LORD, and do good; [so] shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. [verily: Heb. in truth, or, stableness]
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:8
Highlights Abraham's faith in journeying to a land promised by God, contrasting with Lot's more pragmatic, sight-based settlement choice.
Hebrews 11:8: By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7
"For we walk by faith, not by sight" contradicts Lot's choice based on sight in Genesis 13:12.
2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)