But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one. For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, THAT HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM? But we have the mind of Christ.
(1 Corinthians 2:14-16, NASB)
Sometimes—oftentimes—I look at what’s happening in this world, and I think Christ’s return must be imminent. How can God linger a whole lot longer?
So much corruption. So much perversion. So much selfishness.
Everyone is out for himself, and it doesn’t matter who gets hurt as long as he gets what he wants. Yes, there’s all kinds of talk about tolerance, but it seems like most people only tolerate those who are just like them.
No one wants to listen to a truth that requires sacrifice or service. No one wants to “accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him …” And those of us who do accept such things are fools, in the world’s eyes.
My heart breaks when I hear such disregard for faith and truth. And if I “have the mind of Christ” because of my faith in Him, then what must He feel? How His heart must break even more than mine does.
I don’t know how long it will be until Christ returns to finally put an end to sin and its destruction, but I pray it will be soon.
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