How do we know that Lot was righteous in the Bible?

We understand Lot's righteousness through God's inspired declaration in Scripture. In 2 Peter 2:7, Lot is explicitly referred to as 'just' and 'righteous,' not based on his choices or lifestyle, which were flawed, but on God's mercy and choice. The apostle Peter seeks to communicate that despite Lot's sins and failures, God chose to deliver him because of the righteousness that was imparted to him. This indicates that our standing before God is not dependent on our moral perfection but on God's grace that declares us righteous through faith in Christ.