“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23)
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6).
Some years ago, a couple in Canada had a baby boy. Their son was a healthy, contented baby except for one deformity. He was born without external ears. Without them, determining the direction of sounds would be extremely difficult.
Several items that have come to my attention recently, do not bode well for western civilization.
“Behold now behemoth, . . . he eateth grass as an ox. . . . He moveth his tail like a cedar:. . . he is the chief of the ways of God:. . . the willows of the brook compass him about. . . . He drinketh up a river” (Job 40:15-24).
“Love” is the most misused word in our language. It has been profanely used to advertise lust and to commercialize products on the market. The word “love” hardly conveys anything sacred or fine or holy to the minds of the masses.
It has been said, “It is one thing to father a child and it is altogether another thing to be a father to your child.” What does it mean to be a good father to our children?
The world offers a lot, but delivers little. “The pursuit of happiness” is an illusory chase. Few get what they would consider their fair share of pleasure, wealth, or even acceptance here. Illness, loss of friendships, personal disaster, and bereavement happen when least expected. Disappointment turns to frustration, and grief, even despair, may follow. But Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted (Luke 4:18).