Summary of Human History

                            

                                        Summary of Human History

This sound familiar?

Thoughts from Dwight Longenecker:

"First, we overlook evil. 

Then we  permit evil. 

Then we legalize evil.

Then we promote evil. 

Then we celebrate evil.

Then we persecute those who still call it evil."

We live in an up-side down world.

The Apostle Paul foretold this time: "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers,  disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of  pleasure rather than lovers of God..." (2 Timothy: 3:1-5).

And we are now living in these days of unrestrained anger, cruelty, hatred, selfishness and celebration of evil. And things will just get worse.

So how are we to live in such a world?

"For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to all people, it teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age." (Titus 2:11-12)

"But even if you should suffer for what is right you are blessed. Do not fear their threats, do not be frightened. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give the reason for the hope you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander." (1 Peter 2:13-16)

So that's how we are to live in this godless society.