Romans chapter 15 vs. 4 says; For whatever things were written before were written for our learning that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
Here’s lesson number 1. Ecclesiastes chapter 1 vss. 9 and 10 says; “That which has been is what will be, that which is done is what will be done, and there is no new thing under the sun. Is there anything of which it may be said, “See this is new?” It has already been in ancient times before us.”
Lesson number 2. Mankind has always been hardheaded and fell short when it comes to overcoming the challenges of sin, which is why God sent Jesus into the world, to save us from the consequences of self-inflicted sinful behavior. Another great example of the sinful behavior of mankind can be found in the book of Ezekiel. Think about what is being said because it mirrors our behavior in this country today. The people were doing things contrary to the will of God and God was not pleased. The people were filled with sin sick behavior of all kinds, just like people are behaving today.
The prophet Ezekiel as a spokesman for God addressed the issue of their unfaithfulness. Chapter 14 vs. 12 he says; The word of the LORD came again to me, saying; “Son of man, when a land sins against Me by persistent unfaithfulness, I will stretch out My hand against it; I will cut off its supply of bread, send famine on it, and cut off man and beast from it.”
We need to hear and understand that there is a penalty for sinful behavior. Listen to what
the LORD said to Jerusalem by way of the prophet Ezekiel in chapter 16 vs. 49 where reference was made to Sodom. The bible says; “Look, this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom. She and her daughter had pride, fullness of food, and abundance of idleness; neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.” The definition of haughty means thinking of being above God, pride arrogance and conceit. Vs. 50 says; And they were haughty and committed abomination before Me; therefore I took them away as I saw fit.”
This country used to be referred to as a Christian nation. We need to turn back to God!
Proverbs 14 vs. 34 says; “Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.”
