Sadly, this phrase has been woven into the very fabric of our society today. When a man has no fear of GOD, he is prepared for any crime. Total depravity is not too strong a term to describe such human wickedness. Evil people who have no fear of GOD, in reality have no affection for others, all they care about is their own satisfaction.
That dear brothers and sister is the essence of depravity, because for them the end result justifies their evil ways. Yet know this, if those who have no fear of GOD refuse to repent, they will have terrors of eternal hell awaiting them forever. However, also know this, when you see people living on the edge of morality with no compunction as to the results of their behavior, know that the LORD is not blind, nor is HE silent.
Such an individual could be allowed to continue for the glory of GOD to be shown. Like the day Joseph was thrown like a rag-doll into a pit, and then sold to traders by his own brothers. GOD was not blind to their actions, nor was HE was silent. Our LORD was using the evil of Joseph's brothers to bring salvation to Jacob's family from possible starvation.
This is not to say we should not stop evil, nor punish it. Yet so many times we see evil people continually getting away with things that you and I would be sent to prison with the key being thrown away. What is truly sad, is then we get drug into their sin by becoming evil in the way we think of such individuals. Remember what we are told by Christ. Forgive them, or else our Father in heaven will not forgive us.
I must admit, this is a difficult thing for me to do, yet even in HIS persecution and crucifixion HE never displayed hatred towards those who did HIM wrong. HE loved them to the death, and asked HIS Father to forgive them for they know not what they do.
So know that if you are of Christ, then Christ is in you. So, whatever comes your way, try to understand that maybe, just maybe our LORD has a plan for you, and HIS plan depends upon you going through whatever trial comes your way. Rejoice for the stripes, praise GOD for the test, and one day you will be rewarded.
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