Category: Depravity

Romans 1:24-25 (NKJV) 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

Depravity.

It is running wild in the world as we witness the crumbling of Biblical morals and ethics on a massive scale.

What are some synonyms for depravity?

Corruption, corruptness, vice, perversion, pervertedness, deviance, degeneracy, degradation, immorality, shamelessness, debauchery, licentiousness, lewdness, lasciviousness, salaciousness, obscenity, indecency, sordidness, wickedness, sinfulness, vileness, iniquity, nefariousness, criminality, viciousness, brutality, brutishness.

There are many more, but there is no need to lengthen the list. The above references are more than enough to make a statement.

Every day that passes sees more and more of this.

Why?

There are a few reasons. But it is largely due to the fact that so much of the world has become a Godless culture.

God has been kicked to the curb. He has been pushed out of most of the world’s institutions now, treated as an antiquated relic not worth giving one second of anyone’s consideration.

Human life has become worth nothing. In fact, the lives of animals hold more value than those of human beings in the eyes of many.

The scripture above says that God gave them over to their uncleanness (depravity). He allowed them time to repent. He showed grace for their sake. And when they refused to surrender to Him and repent, He handed them over to their sins.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, this is not something to be taken lightly. What we are witnessing is akin to the fall of Sodom. Yet, in all that we see, Sodom had gotten far worse than what we see today.

There were not enough righteous people in Sodom to prevent God from destroying it.

Today, however, there is a remnant; a group of believers who have set themselves apart to be used by God.

It is up to us to continue to fight and uphold the truth of God’s word and to live righteously in these very dark times.

We need to build ourselves up in our most holy faith (Jude 1:20-21), letting God strengthen us, teach us, guide us and use us for His glory.

Don’t lose hope! Cling to Him. Press in to Him. Feast on His word.

If we do this, we will do more than just survive this season; we will thrive!

So, put on the armor of God. And when you’ve done all, stand.

Ephesians 6:13 (NKJV) 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie