“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.”– Ecc. 12:13-14
One of the biggest problems in the world today is that there are too many people trying to fix the world without knowing what’s wrong with the world. It’s obvious that the world could be better, but rather than deal with the root cause of its problems, which is sin, they shift the blame or propose silly ideas that don’t help.
For example. Some deny God altogether. They claim that man evolved by mere chance and life is all about the survival of the fittest– a dog eat dog world where only the strong survive. And that explains the behavior of many.
Others say that’s the way it started, but we have made great strides in making it better. They believe given enough time and effort we can turn it into a utopia. I can’t help but wonder, by what standard do they speak of “better”? Without God in the picture how do you know it is better or worse? It just is what it is, and everyone is free to do as they please or as they can. “Better” for them is doing as they please, for they recognize no other authority.
Others claim that the solution has to do with politics, education, or religion, etc. But in spite of all their efforts the world keeps getting worse rather than better ( 2 Tim. 3). It’s clear that man doesn’t have a solution. The fact of the matter is that man isn’t really looking for the solution to what’s actually wrong with the world. Here’s why—Generally speaking, all the natural man cares about is pleasing himself. If you don’t believe that just look at how people spend their time, money, and energy. It’s all about pleasing self (2 Tim. 3: 2-4 ). Man is obsessed with himself. Rom. 1:21-32 describes what has happened- both the cause and result. Rejecting the true and living God, man created a god in his own image. He became a god unto himself and, having assumed such a position, he has a one track mind — self-interest. He works day and night trying to satisfy self, but he never succeeds.
There can be only one outcome to such a mad pursuit, and that is the wrath of God – the worst possible outcome ( “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;”-Rom. 1:18, also see Jude 14-18). That’s the bad news. The good news is that one day King Jesus will return and rule over the earth. Therefore we “ look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” ( 2 Pet. 3:13). Until that glorious day comes, may we be found “faithful unto death” ( Rev. 2:10), never deterred from duty, even if it is difficult or dangerous. It will be worth it all! – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
