Why did the Lord destroy Sodom?

Answer

"The men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly." Gen. 13: 13.

With what words do the Scriptures conclude the record of Christ's early life?
Can man of himself, unaided by Christ, keep the law?
While God is merciful, does this clear the guilty?
How did Christ answer him?
By what title is the first state of the church distinguished?
What is implied in a knowledge of God and Jesus Christ?
What reason did Paul give for glorying in tribulations?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle