God tells Abraham about the impending judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah so he will teach his children about walking in "the way of the Lord." This means to do justly according to God's standard, and love mercy. Abraham intercedes for the people testing the mercy of God, who declares He will spare the city if 10 righteous people are found.

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