To listen to the chaotic, nonsensical ramblings of many in our society (many of which reside in our “highest” institutions of learning and who are currently rioting in our streets) is a study in Isaiah 5 and Romans 1. Any man or woman, any family, any nation who, in their pride, reject God’s Word will fall into a dramatically deluded mind and depraved behavior.

Forgive me for some reminiscent rambling. I don’t do it often, but I digress to highlight a comparison and a tragedy. In my lifetime, I remember when…

• Most churches were filled on Sunday morning and night.
• All businesses were closed on Sunday.
• Every day at public school began with a prayer over the intercom or in the classroom.
• Children in almost any neighborhood could play or walk to school with no threat of harm.
• Most children had zero thought or confusion about their gender identity and happily embraced who they were.
• There was a general understanding of many undeniable, universally accepted moral values across the nation.
• Certain sins and behaviors were generally condemned, not accepted and applauded.
• And on and on…

What has happened? Don’t think I am naive enough to believe that our society was altogether righteous and I am not advocating a return to the 50s. We were rampant with our own brand of iniquity. But to compare our nation in the past to the current highlights a major moral declension.

It’s Beginnings

In Isaiah’s day, the prophet speaks for God to His people…people to whom He had shown great mercy, blessing, and favor. Somewhere they had made a turn, best described in a few verses. It didn’t take many words from God and His prophet to identify what had happened.

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.
Isaiah 5:21

A fall away from God always begins with pride. We think we know better and are wiser than God, and this pride leads to a further disastrous decision.

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