Already Under Judgement--The Sixties and Seventies

"Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen." Romans 1:24-25

The beginning of the Sixties and early Seventies found America changing established ideas of morality and replacing them with alternate views. This was the generation of "free love" and communal living. It was the beginning of the age of rampant drub abuse and lax ethics. Many were leaving Christianity in order to explore "new ideas" about religion. Eastern Mysticism rose throughout the land. It was a generation noted for its rebellion against established authority. It was a generation that saw the foundation laid for the destruction of the family and a serious rise in divorce. Many landmark cases changed the nation forever and set us on course for even more judgment. This was the time period that saw the murder of innocent children become a legislated right. This was the generation of, "if it feels good, do it." The Bible shows this to be a judgment, "God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts: to dishonour their own bodies between themselves."

It was a direct sign of a judgment from God. Look at the text verse above--"Wherefore God gave them up..." The idea is that when men turn their back on Him, He pulls back His protection a bit which allows more darkness to ensue. The word "gave them up" also has the connotation of being pushed. God pushed them a little farther away from Him not to destroy because God's judgments begin with redemption in mind. He is trying to get them to repent and return such as happened in America after the roaring 20s. If they fail to repent, they get pushed a little farther away. Eventually the people get so far away that repentance seems to be nearly impossible and then God must, in His holiness, judge the land. This is the very idea where Paul is discussing a man caught in sin in Corinth. He said that the man needed to be delivered over to the devil that he might be saved in the day of Christ. In other words, let the devil kick him around a little until he repents. God always has redemption on His mind, but we must choose to turn to Him in sincere repentance.

Things will not get better in the next two decades and they clearly follow the pattern of Romans 1. America is already under judgment!

Today's Prayer Concerns

Obama Speech to Tackle Gay Rights This is an affront to our Holy God. Look for massive troubles soon. Men's opinions about what is sinful may change, but God and His Holy Word never change. If you are caught in this sin, or any sin, there is a way out--Jesus Christ!

Pakistan Hostage Standoff Looms Over Obama's War Deliberations

'Abbas tells Mitchell he will push vote on Goldstone report' Teheran to enrich further if talks fail House Gives Obama Additional 4 Months for Iran 'Talks' ***Social Conservatives Mount Last-Ditch Effort to Stop Hate Crimes Bill This bill will be a direct assault on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Let's see what happens should this get passed.

Already Under Judgement

Many people make statements that if we don't stop a particular sin we will fall under God's judgement. This is true, but their point is that the judgment of God is a future event. The problem is that sometimes the movements of God are not discernible to all people. Jesus' first ministry to Israel was not perceived by the majority as a move of God. In Jeremiah's day, the majority never realized that he was bearing the true message of God until it was too late. Could it be that we are already under judgment as a nation and most don't perceive it? According to Romans chapter 1 we have been under the cloud of God's judgment since at least the 1920s. That is right, the 1920s. This section will be long, so I will have to extend it over a few days.

In the 1920s, the roaring twenties, America was beginning to experience a shift towards lawlessness as a nation. Like the pattern in the book of Judges, the first step of a backsliding nation is that people do evil in the sight of the Lord. During the 20s there was a shift in the morality of the nation and an attitude that we need to turn from our roots as a Christian nation. The Scopes Monkey Trial was at work laying the foundation for a godless school system. In 1921 Margaret Sanger started the American Birth Control League. Her venomous speeches on abortion at times even praised Hitler for his contribution of ridding the world of an undesirable race. Looseness and promiscuity were on the rise in the major cities. Also, the streets were filled with violence partly due to prohibition. The divorce rate in the 1920s began to rise from less that 5 percent to over 14 percent in this decade. When the depression and World War Two came the nation experienced a spiritual awakening as the people, like the Israelites in Judges, began to call on God in repentance. However, the groundwork of apostasy that was laid in this generation would resurface in the 1950s and especially the 1960s.

The divorce rate in the 50s was running near 25 percent. This is the time period that most look to as the generation of the family, but a spirit of rebellion also had begun to set in. Then we were hit with the issue of prayer in schools. Some of the very first legislation in America that called for compulsory education was the Olde Deluder Satan Act of Massachusetts. It was believed that children needed to be able to read the Bible in order to not be deceived by the devil. This act and concept were the very foundation for the educational system of this nation. It had always been understood that the nation was founded upon the precepts of the Holy Bible, but this was about to start an avalanche that is just about to reach terminal velocity today. In 1962 it became illegal to pray in a public school. Most don't think that this event was that significant. Look at the violence in our schools today. Look at the promiscuity of the average teenager and the drug and alcohol abuse among teens. What should have brought the nation to their knees in repentance was nothing more than a necessary change to most. This was the first signpost of Judgment. Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Romans 1:21-24. The bottom line is that judgment started when we turned our back on God and began to look at the creation as god. "We don't do that?" My friend, the godless philosophy of evolution does teach that. More on this later. Please notice the last phrase after God gave them up and think about the sexual revolution of the Sixties.

Today's Prophetic Headlines

Iran to 'Blow Up Heart' of Israel if Attacked

Hadron Collider Physicist Suspected of Al Qaeda Link

Palestinians urged to defend al-Aksa This item reveals a serious

problem. The temple mount is a powder keg awaiting a flashpoint. An allout war could come on the heels of a 3rd intifada. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Jordan's King warns of gloomy future This article ties in with the one above. This is the same man who six months ago threatened that Israel may face war before the end of the year. Problems at the mosque in Jerusalem may lead to an all out, devastating war.

House Approves Hate Crimes Provision in Defense Bill Preacher, This means you will soon be locked up for preaching against sin. Some of you don't need to worry! Your focus is on preaching earthly blessings. WOE unto him who calls good evil and evil good!

Obama adviser says Sharia law misunderstood

Ever before me!

"I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope." Psalm 16:8-9

What wonderful promises. I ran across this scripture while reading about a man who was facing a terrible, terminal illness. In the midst of life's worst news, he had calm assurance that things were really o.k. What made him so peaceful? This text. God is ever before us. That is why prophecy is what it is. God is already there! I am positive that events will soon take place that will rock the world. Our nation, according to Romans 1, has been under judgement, and without overwhelming repentance we will soon face grave times. The rest of the world will follow suit as the scenario for the Tribulation and the anti-Christ unfolds. The news from the last few days reads like the prophets and apocalyptic writings now.

But, Christian, the Lord is before us. He told us these things would happen. He is calling on us to prepare our hearts for home. Not only does this Psalm say that He is before us, but He is also guiding us at our right hand. He is with us no matter what may happen. The result--we will not be moved. Like the old hymn--"though all hell assail me, I shall not be moved" We are anchored to the stone which the builders rejected and now has become the head of the corner. Praise God! All of us need to trust Him who knows the beginning from the end and who brings us peace in the midst of the storm. God bless!

Today's Prophetic Headlines

It is time to prepare for soon coming troubles. Please don't take this lightly! Major changes are soon to happen worldwide. Children of God, this is not your home. Quit listening to all of the garbage preaching that attaches your soul to this world's material possessions. What good is it in eternity! Prepare your heart because our King is making preparations to come!

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