The present trend in American moral conduct is downward. Increasing thousands all about us are throwing restraint to the winds βto enjoy the pleasures of sinβ.
Most of all, we have disregarded the Word of God. No longer does the Bible hold the first place in our homes. It rather lies gathering dust while our moral and spiritual strength is dissipated by pursuing pleasures that fail to bring true happiness or satisfaction. Yes, we have βa form of godlinessβ but our conduct βdenies the power thereofβ.
Sin may be βfunβ to many. They may joke about drunkenness, indecency and immorality, but God declares that it is no joke to Him. He says:Β βFools make a mock at sinβ (Prov. 14:9); for, not only does sin in its very nature break down, rather than build up; but, as responsible creatures, sinners will one day have to give an account of their conduct to the God who created them.
To look at the brighter side, we may all rejoice in another indication that sin is no joke to God. St. Paul points it out in I Corinthians 15:3, where he says:Β βChrist died for our sinsβ. Christ knew the horrible results of sin and the dreadful penalty which justice must visit upon it. Yes, and He also knew thatΒ βall have sinned and come short of the glory of Godβ (Rom. 3:23), and in infinite love He left the glories of heaven and stooped to bear the disgrace and penalty for sin Himself! βChristβ¦ hath once suffered for sins, the Just for the unjust,Β that He might bring us to Godβ (I Pet. 3:18), and those who come to know God through faith in Christ experience peace and joy which this world can never afford. source
