Today we are reading Romans 1. In this chapter Paul writes about the rebellion of unbelievers. “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.”
Romans 1:18-25 ESV When we read these words, it is clear that the gross immorality of our times was equally wicked 2,000 years ago. The challenge is clear, we must not become like them but we still must struggle with how to win them for Christ. The sinful world is not pleasing to God. No amount of rationalization excuses sin. We are all called to repentance. May God guard and keep you steadfast in your faith. Pastor Tim
