A Sad, Sad World

This week's news had some interesting stories two of which almost dropped me to tears at the depravity of, not just our nation, but the whole world. I just wanted to share some of these thoughts to you and guide you through how we should react to these times. One story tells us how the European Court agreed to hear the case where one party is actually defending the rights of a Chimpanzee. The article relates to us how one lady desires Chimpanzees to be recognized as a "person." The next story relates to us how a family in southern Germany recently posted their baby for sale on ebay. Their defense was that it was simply a joke.

The two stories show how warped human reasoning has left us. On one had, we're defending the "person-hood" of a chimpanzee, and on the other, human beings are considered to be nothing more than objects. True, a family selling their baby is pretty extreme and can not stand in for the general public; yet, the reduction of person-hood for a the unborn is more rampant than ever. This is a tragic affair in our world. It should not surprise us though, the Lord has already shown us what occurs when man continue to deny their Creator (Romans 1). It is frighteningly accurate.

And so, the world will continue on this downward spiral as long as it is willing to reject the supremacy and goodness of Christ. How are we as Christians to respond to this? I have thought about it much and only two things come to mind: Pray and preach the Gospel. Why do I say this? What about getting into politics, or making a statement, or being an activist? Why simply pray and preach the Gospel? This is because I believe there is only One who can change the degenerate mind and world. He will accomplish this by the preaching of the Gospel, regenerating a fallen mind to believe in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and by His second coming, where He will reign supreme and shine forth His righteousness.

So Christian, as we consider how we can change this depraved world, let us not resort to man's works and man's wisdom. Let us remain faithful to the call which we have received from the Lord: to proclaim the good news to all and wait patiently, as well as expectantly, for His coming. A sad, sad world indeed, but the final chapter is yet to be written (or should I say, is already written)! Stay strong and God bless!