A Nation on its Way Down

A nation is on its way down when the country does not protect its most vulnerable citizens, whether in the womb or the elderly in a nursing home.

Compassion and reverence for those who cannot take care of themselves are the hallmarks of a godly nation.

James 1:27: "True religion means caring for orphans and widows in their trouble."

Isaiah 1:17: "Learn to do right. Seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless."

Psalm 82:3-4: "Give justice to the weak and the fatherless. Rescue the needy from the wicked."

Matthew 25:40: "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

Those who protect the wicked and ignore the victims are themselves wicked.

Proverbs 21:10 "10The soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. 11When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge."

Psalm 10:3 "For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD."

Micah 2:1 "Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands."

Genesis 6:5 "Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time."

We are living in a culture now in which the wicked feel so free and empowered that they no longer even hide the level of their vile character. They flaunt it and proudly parade it in the streets, thumbing their noses at God and anyone who despises their depravity.

We are living in times when there is barely any faith upon the earth, a time when Christ will return to remove His children before His terrible wrath is poured out on the earth.

Romans 1:18 "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth."

To avoid the wrath of God before He comes one must be born again by placing their trust in Christ for His sacrifice on the cross for their sin. No one will be able to save themselves by being better people. Only Christ can transform their character, change their heart and clean them up.