A PRICE PAID FOR REBELLION AND SIN. The earth out of sync. It will be shaken and destroyed like a flimsy wayside stand. The guilt and condemnation of its wickedness will weigh heavily upon it. When it falls and the inhabitants are decimated, it well never again revert to its former status. Rebellion against the Lord requires the payment of an extremely high price. Isa. 24:20
THE CAUSE OF SUCH GREAT JUDGMENTS. The condition of the world at the time of these judgments is that of total and absolute anarchy. Because the time has come for the fullness of iniquity to manifest itself. We are warned that wickedness will abound in the last days and that many will grow cold and indifferent toward the Lord. Mt. 24:12 Once again the separation that is certain to come is evidenced. Those who stand fast, in Christ, are those who will be delivered. v.13 Above all, the maintenance of a strong and fervent spiritual life, is an imperative.
THE PUNISHMENT OF THE UNGODLY IS NOT WITHOUT CAUSE. The Word of the Lord will give us a word picture of these last days and the wickedness that shall prevail among men, here on the earth. So prevalent is the condition that the Lord has said; that, He has a controversy with the inhabitants of the earth. They do not have, truth, mercy nor a knowledge of the Lord. Hosea 4:1 Their deeds of unrighteousness are listed in v.2. Note in particular that bloodshed is followed by more bloodshed. Most assuredly a condition of our day. Because of sin, the land is lamenting, the people are sick and the animals, birds and fish are dying. How many species of life are becoming distinct? Man pollutes everything he touches. v.3 From priest to parishioner all are in the same situation, stumbling and falling day and night. Uncertainty and lack of direction prevailing. v.4-5
THE CAUSE OF DESTRUCTION. A lack of the knowledge of the Lord.This, in a time when many are running here and there to acquire knowledge. The age of the seminar. Dan. 12:4 The prophet Habbakuk prophesied that the earth would be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. Hab. 2:14 Yet, in the midst of the most knowledgeable age ever, both spiritually and naturally, there is a great lack of the knowledge of the Word of the Lord.Blessings are sought more than instructions. The natural man and worldly wealth are promoted more than the spiritual life and treasures laid up in heaven. Pathetically, because the knowledge of the Lord and His Word are rejected, those involved will find themselves rejected by the Lord.Hosea 4:6 More than ever before we must acquire a deep and full knowledge of the Lord and His Word. This is the time to study to show ourselves approved by the Lord. Live in the Word. Devour the Word. It is life to you.