Look around at the world and consider how much has changed over the years. There was a time when morals, respect, and good behavior were expected to be taught in the home. As time has passed, however, society has declined in many ways, and those values are often replaced with personal success, entertainment, and pleasure.
Many parents seem more concerned with careers, hobbies, or recreation than with the spiritual and moral growth of their children. Society has influenced the way many people view what is truly important. Church attendance becomes optional, Bible study is pushed aside until there is extra time (which never comes), and morals slowly fade away. What has caused these changes? Here are 3 possible changes that have taken place:
- A Lost Sight.
Colossians 3:1-2 teaches us to set our minds on things above and to keep our focus on Heaven, yet how many do this?
2. A Lack of Self-Discipline.
1 Timothy 4:7-8 reminds Christians to discipline themselves for godliness and to resist the deception of sin (Hebrews 3:12-14).
3. A Clear Sense of Right And Wrong.
Isaiah 5:20 warns that the Israelites lack of concern for the judgement day had caused many to change the idea of what is wrong to be right.
Perhaps a shift in priorities is needed. Before we can change others, we have to change ourselves, ensuring that we are not just putting on a show. Instead, be those who grow in Christ, and do not decline with society.
Josh Schutkowski