It is no secret that societies which embraced and accepted immoral attitudes eventually fall. Maybe it is more of a sign of a society that is already fallen. A culture that became so weak, that the small minority of those who accepted such obscurities became outright vocal and powerful.
Rome had those boy slaves used by the upper class and nobility. Greece had its share of immoral behaviors. These two empires eventually failed.
Of course, I’m not trying to say that immoral behavior is the main reason these empires failed. Again, I think it is probably a condition of a weakened society.
Over the past few decades, America has grown more decadent. When marriage is no longer safe, we know we are in for a heap of trouble.
Look, we have economic failures as a result of greed. Abortion is a failure because we promoted free love and sex without the consequences. AIDS is a reality because of the immoral choices we make.
Yes, the blatant acceptance of immorality is a sign of weakness.
Do I stand here like a fierce God and condemn everyone? No. This is not my job, and frankly, I don’t have the qualifications to attempt it. I’d have to condemn myself first. It is my job to warn others, though.
I believe the church is largely at fault too. We Christians have become somewhat exclusive in our ability to love thy neighbor! I’m guilty. We also have those pretending to be Christians while promoting hatred towards sinners. Fred Phelps would have been kicked out of the temple like the money changers!
Sin. This all boils down to sin. And as Paul said, of which I am the chiefest.
And there are consequences to sin. Whether you stand as an unbeliever like the three monkey trio. The fact is, your unbelief will not make the truth a myth.
Some societies were eventually wiped out by the hand of God as a result of their sin. I don’t take God lightly.
There is hope. People can be changed. If they are truly open minded, they will receive Jesus Christ as their personal Savior! Those who are truly open minded have done so. Those with a narrow-minded stubborn pride will continue to deny God’s existence, therefore leaving no chance for change.
Also, God wants you to come as you are. If you are gay, come as a gay person and let God sort out your issues. If you’re a crack head, don’t feel you have to quit the crack before receiving the Messiah! Let God sort that out. If I thought I had to be perfect before becoming a Christian, why would I need to go to God? I’d be perfect.
Our society is failing. God isn’t.
Tags: christianity, joy, love, marriage, peace, prop 8, religion
Arrogant New Englander 
October 24, 2008 at 2:40 am |
Excellent post. I think what is happening now is a judgment on our society. Our way of life, our embrace of decadence, the apostasy within Christianity are all being judged. Our worship of materialism is essentially idolatry in which the church, including me, have participated in. Israel and Judah paid a horrific price for it and so will we. MJB, I have a strong sense that we are in for some tough and violent times.
In re: to the bailout- in Minnesota someone spray painted “traitor” and “Psalm 2” on the homes of several senators and congressmen who voted to pass the bailout. The politicians are saying this is “terrorism”. This is just the beginning.
October 24, 2008 at 8:08 pm |
Dan, to put it quite simply, there are consequences to sin. We are now facing those consequences.
Those politicians are the real terrorists! Those are the same folks that wrap the flag around themselves to inspire their support for bombing Arabs.