“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually…The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth…for the earth is filled with violence through them...the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth”
(Gen.6:5, 11-13;8:21
IS IT POSSIBLE?
As incredible as it may seem, it is possible to live for God in times of universal debauchery and depravity. The Bible records, for our learning and example, two men who lived during such an age, of whom it says, “Walked with God” The duet of Enoch and Noah.
LIVING FOR CHRIST IN A CHRISTLESS WORLD
The weak excuse of professing Christians of our day, “It is just too hard to live for God in times like these,” won’t hold up. Especially after you talk for a while to those three guys in the fire; and that one loner, surrounded by hungry lions; also, there is the likes of Joseph, Esther, and Jeremiah. And many more who lived “in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation.” We’re told, “That [they were] blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke,” That they shone as lights in the dark world in which they lived. (Phil. 2:15)
LIVING AMONG THOSE WITH THE DEADLY PLAQUE
God gave me a thought some years ago. I now share it with you. “Separation is not isolation. It is insulation without contamination.” Therefore, we need to keep constant check on our garment of personal righteousness, lest there be a tear in it. No matter how small, we’re doomed if it is not mended immediately!
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