UN-GROWN UPS!

Thursday, February 6, 2020

UN-GROWN UPS!

2 Tim 3:1-5

3 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

           Nothing makes the Bible come alive quite like modern politics – or, perhaps it is the other way around. We have run into a wall called “perilous times” and we are, I think, injured because of it. I’m not sure just how we skidded off the right path, but this wall is painted with the graffiti of the times.

           Self-love is the character of these times and it is the result of failure to mature. Babies are almost totally self-focused. Theirs is a small world filled with their own demands. As we age we are supposed to notice others and include their needs in our thinking. Hopefully, we learn to be courteous and sensitive.

           Incontinence is most often thought of as a medical condition but it simply means a lack of self-control. It gives vent to every urge without considering the inconvenience we cause others. We demand that others keep us dry, powdered, and comfortable.

Phil 2:3-4

3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Dear Lord, help me to be aware of the needs and concerns of others. Make me an instrument of your mercy and grace. AMEN