I listen with interest at those who describe "all the evil" that seems to be increasing around the world. Some gasp in amazement and proclaim "what is this world coming to?" They are quick to point out "the increase" in lawlessness, selfishness, and corruption....you name it...any "ill" or "vice" that seems to be the topic of discussion at the time. In my opinion, they are missing the point. In fact, I would go one step further and say they have lost their focus and have been deceived into thinking the fault lies with sinfulness. Oh, how wrong! The "condition" of the world cannot be blamed totally on sin. Why put all the blame on sin? After all, sin is doing only what sin is supposed to do...which is being sinful and doing sinful things. Most of the blame needs to be put on us, as Christians. We have been called to be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). If there was enough light (or more light) in the world it would have dispelled a lot more of the darkness in the world. So, the next time the conversation is started on "how bad the world is getting," instead of blaming sin let's blame the lack of light in the world...and then work on being more luminary.
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