GEN1014 We should pray for the welfare of others regardless of their shortcomings. … Abraham preached the doctrine of hospitality to wayfarers, whereas these cities persecuted wayfarers and outlawed any display of kindness toward them.  Even though the people of Sodom negated all of his teachings, Abraham nonetheless pleased with God on their behalf.  He, the truly God fearing man Genesis 22:13, dared to bargain stubbornly with God for the Sodomites.  We stand amazed at the vigor and tenacity of his entreaties for the sake of these wicked and undeserving men.  (Rabbi Avigdor Miller in Behold a People, p. 46; see Michtav MaiEliyahu, vol. 2, p. 181).   PLYN 76-77