A Wicked Society 

   “The cry against Sodom and Gomorrah is too great and their sin is very grave.  I am going to descend to see if they have really done all the evil that has cried out to me.” (Gen 18: 20 – 21)

   I read the story of Sodom and Gomorrah and the destruction that was brought upon them because of their sinfulness and their wicked way of life.  I can’t help but see far too many similarities in our society today.  I must ask: how long will God permit such evil to persist?

   There is no fear of God in most of our citizens.  Many of them refuse to even acknowledge the existence of God and rebuke, demean, and persecute those whose faith in God guides their lives.  It is as if they consider it an insult to them.

   To recognize God requires that we also recognize our sinfulness and the evil we do.  It insists that we repent of our wicked deeds and strive to live according to God’s will.  This is anathema to those whose entire life is directed to their own wants and desires.  They are belligerent children who rebel for rebellion’s sake and never consider the eternal consequences.

   Of course, this attitude is nothing new, rejection and even hatred of God and those who believe in Him has existed since the beginning.  Jesus warned us, “If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me before it hated you.” (John 15: 18).  The world at large has always and will always hate God and those who follow Him.

   What is our recourse in this wicked society that wishes to remove all traces of God?  It is to, “Love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matt: 5: 44)  Hatred only breeds more hatred; we cannot allow hatred to rule our hearts.  Only God’s love and mercy can change a heart and take away the hatred within.