Why did the Lord destroy Sodom?

Answer

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

Why is the carnal mind enmity against God?
Did Christ come to abolish or to destroy the law?
Had the Lord spoken regarding the Sabbath previous to this time?
In what language is this clearly stated?
Do the dead know anything?
What divine law of retroaction attends giving?
How much of the land of Canaan did Abraham own in his lifetime?

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