ARE WE ENTERING PERILOUS TIMES?
2 Timothy 3 NKJV
3 But know this, that in the last days [a]perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, [b]unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! 6 For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, 7 always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith; 9 but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all, as theirs also was.
If you have watched the news lately, you will have seen the above verses take place in areas of what was a great country. I know that what I am about to say is considered old-fashioned. Well, that old fashion was when we were taught respect for God, Country, Elders, Authority and for other people’s property and for self. Respect was taught at home with the help of a belt, paddle, switch, hands, or some other form of punishment. No act of disobedience went unpunished. Proverbs13:24 He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.
Deterioration started when our country began to take God out of our source of becoming a great nation. I remember saying the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America, Lord’s Prayer at the beginning of each day of school. That went away and disrespect came into being. Consider what is being taught (and not taught) in many public schools and universities. Look what is going on with all the media. Parents must accept responsibility for their children. Citizens must stand up and vote responsible. Doing nothing is going to create more problems.
Other points we need to look at are inflation, high gas and food prices, corrosive politics, and recession. They are all reasons for concern about where our country is going. Gallup said that 50% of those surveyed believe the state of “moral value” in America is “poor.”
Things once considered wrong and immoral are now paraded as the opposite and woe to those corporations, institutions and individuals that claim otherwise.
Great nations in the past have collapsed because of moral decline and massive debt. Whether it’s your body, your car, your house , or other things, you must maintain them, or they come apart. It is no different with America.
God’s destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah was the result of sexual assault, murder, theft, adultery, idolatry, power abuse, pride, mocking behavior, behavior toward visitors, and other transgressions. God destroyed the Tower of Babel, Babylon, Pharaoh and Egypt, Jericho, and including the world by a flood.
I believe that that America could come to the same destiny if it does not turn back to God. Certain people are committing offenses against God, people, and cities. and America as a country. What needs to happen to America is “REPENT.”
It is well said in 2 Chronicles 7:14 NKJV, if my people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from there wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Christians need to unite and pray, pray, and pray. As I watched all the current events , all I can say is this could be a prelude to the destination of our world. Not all people are going to be in the Rapture. When you watch the rioters swarm over communities with destruction, stealing assault, and murder, that is only mild to what is going to take place after the “Rapture.” ( I know the word Rapture is not in the Bible, but the reference is there.) Matthew 24 has some description of the end times. Also, the Book of Revelation covers most of the events. These are a must read and study.
God wants you to know and prepare yourself for the return of Jesus. Jesus is going to come back. There is enough evidence, both physical and spiritual to know the Bible is true. If you don’t read it, how can you say it isn’t. Several translations are in modern language, so that cannot be an excuse.
A couple weeks ago we celebrated Easter, the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This is the Gospel. In John 14:6 NKJV Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Jesus said it and if you don’t believe it, I suggest you take it up with HIM.
God is love beyond all love. He does not want anyone to fall short of coming into His Kingdom. By confessing your sins and receiving Jesus as your Savior and Lord, you receive a spiritual rebirth. You now belong to Jesus and You receive the Holy Spirit who will lead you into the truth.
Jesus loves you and so do I. We need to pray for a “REVIVAL.”