There is a movement afoot today to have God totally removed from our existence. This is not just the ranting of a Baptist preacher, this is a fact.
God is not allowed in our public schools but evolution is.
Nothing religious or symbolic of God is allowed on government property or in government buildings.
Many department stores have removed Christ from Christmas referring to Christmas as the “holiday season.” The Christmas tree has become in many cases the “holiday tree.” Christmas songs are referred to as “holiday songs.” Now for some reason this just does not fit. Can you imagine singing, “Have yourself a merry little holiday” or “I’m dreaming of a white holiday?”
The Bible is not considered a “credible authority” on such subjects as abortion and homosexuality.
Those of us who believe in God and are doers of the Word are called “extreme right wingers” and are considered a threat to society.
In our society Allah, Buddha, Confucius, and others are equal to the true and living God.
This raises the question of why and how have we deteriorated to such a lowly state of existence?
First of all, Satan is at work. We are told in Ephesians 6:12, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” It is interesting to note that there are three encounters between God and Satan. In the first encounter in Isaiah, Satan wanted to be just like God. In the second encounter in Matthew, Satan wanted God to worship him; and in the third encounter in Revelation, Satan wants to destroy God. In each encounter, Satan desires more power and authority. Well, we are now living in the last days when Satan wants to see God destroyed, which is one of the reasons we find ourselves in this depraved spiritual condition.
Secondly, society is to blame. The lost world sees God as the enemy standing in the way of their living as they choose. Remember, it was the people who yelled, “Crucify him, crucify him.”
Thirdly, we are to blame. Yes, we are born-again believers but we have failed to stand for God. In the past, we were passive about which judges and political leaders were going into office. We were happy so long as we had our house, car, a little pleasure, and our retirement program in place. We went to sleep on the job while the ungodly forces of evil were at work.
So now what do we do?
Pray (II Chronicles 7:14).
Write the heads of department store chains such as Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, and Target. Tell them to put Christ back in Christmas.
Vote for politicians who stand for right.
Witness and spread the gospel.
Be faithful to God yourself through prayer, witnessing, church attendance, and yes, even financial giving.
What to do:
✞ Apply the five principles above.
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