Unbelief and Its Consequences
18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. 20For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. 21For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures.
24Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. 25For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
26For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, 27and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error.
28And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, 29being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; they are gossips, 30slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, 31without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; 32and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them.
It is fitting that we remember what Paul said in verse 17;
17For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.”
After verse 17 we learn what the unrighteous earn. Professing to be wise they became fools and exchanged God for foolish things of the earth.
"Therefore", when we see this word, remember; "what are we here for?".
24Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity,".
Do you understand that? God gave them over in the lusts.
Lusts take many forms, sexual impurities, greed, worldly goods, possessions, theft, murder etc. The list goes on.
Children of God, the day is coming in this country our government will persecute you for your faith in Jesus Christ. It starts with passing laws of equal rights of sexual orientation, labeling you as bigoted for not accepting ungodly unions in marriage. Shutting down your business because of bigotry for not catering to the ungodly.
Will you conform to their unbiblical laws? Or will you accept and go with the flow? Eventually it will come to a mark, electronic or otherwise to purchase goods. Just as it was in the Old Testament. You say it won't happen. Open your eyes Christian. Look at the decline in this country. Ungodly leaders, civil unrest, murder of peace keepers. Do you still think our country is blessed?
Remember this verse;
24Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity,".
I think He has given our country over. We removed Him from government, in schools, in public displays, in courts..... The list goes on.
The bible is clear.
Are the teachings and verses clear to you, or are they just words?
It is rich with hard lessons, sadly history repeats itself.
Dear Heavenly Father I pray for a revival in this country. May we return to you before it's too late. Only You know the point of no return, when we reap what we sow. Bless everyone reading this study and use them mightily for Your kingdom.
In Jesus name I pray.
Blessings, David
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