Why does the community around us, both local and global, seem to be getting more violent and perverse? Why are the airwaves filled with "entertainment" that seemingly seeks to get more and more raunchy with fewer restrictions and increased acceptance? Now I am far, very far, from being a perfect man, and by no means living a streamlined Holy Ghost filled life, but I love God more that anything else, and appreciate the mercy and grace He extends to me on a daily basis. For this reason, I find comfort and joy when I write this blog because I know God still has His hands in my life. Thank you God!!!!!
This evening, I asked our Father to open my eyes to truths I have not caught before. Knowing that God answers prayer, I began to read through the scriptures, Romans specifically, and in less than 1 chapter, God gave me some clear insight on what is happening in the world us. Go with me if you will to the following:
Romans1:21 -32 (The Voice Translation)
21 because, despite the fact that they knew the one true God, they have failed to show the love,
honor, and appreciation due to the One who created them! Instead, their
lives are consumed by vain thoughts that poison their foolish hearts. 22 They claim to be wise; but they have been exposed as fools, frauds, and con artists— 23 only
a fool would trade the splendor and beauty of the immortal God to
worship images of the common man or woman, bird or reptile, or the next beast that tromps along.
24 So God gave them just what their lustful hearts desired. As a result, they violated their bodies and invited shame into their lives. 25 How?
By choosing a foolish lie over God’s truth. They gave their lives and
devotion to the creature rather than to the Creator Himself, who is
blessed forever and ever. Amen. 26-27 This is why God released them to their own vile pursuits, and this is what happened:
they chose sexual counterfeits—women had sexual relations with other
women and men committed unnatural, shameful acts because they burned
with lust for other men. This sin was rife, and they suffered painful
consequences.
28 Since
they had no mind to recognize God, He turned them loose to follow the
unseemly designs of their depraved minds and to do things that should
not be done. 29 Their
days are filled with all sorts of godless living, wicked schemes,
greed, hatred, endless desire for more, murder, violence, deceit, and
spitefulness. And, as if that were not enough, they are gossiping, 30 slanderous,
God-hating, rude, egotistical, smug people who are always coming up
with even more dreadful ways to treat one another. They don’t listen to
their parents; 31 they lack understanding and character. They are simple-minded, covenant-breaking, heartless, and unmerciful; they are not to be trusted. 32 Despite the fact that they are fully aware that God’s law says this way of life deserves death, they fail to stop. And worse—they applaud others on this destructive path.
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Despite the fact that they are fully aware that this way of life deserves death, they fail to stop.
Despite the fact that they are fully aware that this way of life deserves death, they fail to stop.
Despite the fact that they are fully aware that this way of life deserves death, they fail to stop.
And worse - they applaud others on this destructive path......
At the concert.
On reality TV.
By downloading their music.
By following them on social media.
It looks like we brought this society onto ourselves.
Save us God. Help us Lord. Give us wisdom and understanding. In Jesus name, we pray.
Amen.
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