Monday; June 8

Does it seem like the longer this world exists, the worse it gets?  Those of us who are older are apt to look back with the fondness of nostalgia.  Yet, is the way we think about things accurate?  A quick review of history and, particularly, a study of the Bible challenges a belief that everything used to be hunky-dory.  Interestingly, a New Testament writer who was lamenting past ungodliness observed, “These are grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts; they speak arrogantly, flattering people for the sake of gaining an advantage.” (Jude 16).  Does that sound familiar?  It could have been written about Jude’s contemporaries, those centuries later or even today.  In all honesty, people are people – always have been, always will be.

Now, Jude’s observation is insightful, the key is found in what follows.  After laying out the problem, he continues, “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. (Jude 20-21).  In all honesty, being around carnal people is not anything new or unusual.  The key is in maintaining our purity.  It doesn’t really matter what the world is doing, what is important is that believers continue to do what we are supposed to be doing.

Let’s not let the world get us down.  Let’s allow the Word of God to lift us up!

Think About It!