They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. (Romans 1:29–32).
As you watch the news and see the wanton disregard of others acted out in blatant fashion, I am reminded of these words from the book of Romans. It is a reminder that the problems we see all around us will not be solved by science, an election, government aid, benefits, protests, or anything else. The problem is spiritual. Until we turn to the Lord rather than away from Him, things will only get worse.
Fortunately, God patiently pursues. He has not given up on us . . . yet. Peace in the world must start with our personal peace with God. We must admit our rebellion and ask for His help and forgiveness. The Lord stands ready, but we must be willing to leave the foolishness behind.
As you watch or read about some of the craziness going on across our country, remember we are seeing the consequences of ignoring God. And may that realization, lead you to pray.
Stop the Madness 8.11.20
As you watch the news and see the wanton disregard of others acted out in blatant fashion, I am reminded of these words from the book of Romans. It is a reminder that the problems we see all around us will not be solved by science, an election, government aid, benefits, protests, or anything else. The problem is spiritual. Until we turn to the Lord rather than away from Him, things will only get worse.
Fortunately, God patiently pursues. He has not given up on us . . . yet. Peace in the world must start with our personal peace with God. We must admit our rebellion and ask for His help and forgiveness. The Lord stands ready, but we must be willing to leave the foolishness behind.
As you watch or read about some of the craziness going on across our country, remember we are seeing the consequences of ignoring God. And may that realization, lead you to pray.