Fire did not fall on Sodom as a random punishment. It was the climax of a culture that hardened itself against compassion, humility, hospitality, and justice. Sodom was not just immoral — it was apathetic. Self-centered. Comfort-addicted.Spiritually numb. Ezekiel gives the divine diagnosis: “Behold, this was the guilt of Sodom — she had pride, fullness of bread, abundance of idleness — but she did not strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.”— Ezekiel 16:49 This is crucial.

Before fire ever fell…before judgment ever came…Abraham stood in the gap. He didn’t say: “They deserve it.” “They’re wicked.” “Let God take care of them.” Instead — he pleads. He negotiates. He uses covenant status not for his own benefit…but to lift the burden of others. This is the true heart of priesthood. The righteous do not delight in judgment — they seek mercy. This is exactly what the apostolic writers understood. Paul writes: “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer t

This week’s portion opens with a simple yet overwhelming sentence: “And HaShem appeared to him…” (Genesis 18:1) Avraham is sitting outside his tent — still sore from circumcision — in the heat of the day. It’s quiet, it’s dry, the desert is still. And suddenly… God shows up. But God doesn’t appear alone. Three mysterious visitors approach Avraham’s tent. And even in pain, Avraham runs to serve them. He doesn’t hesitate. He doesn’t wait for them to ask. He offers his best — fr