2 Kings 11:1-12:21; Jeremiah 48:1-47; Hebrews 12:18-13:6
Jesus…saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep without a shepherd. Mark 6:34
Our society is in severe moral decline. It is shocking and bewildering to witness. Understandably Christians draw attention to these things and feel righteous indignation. But we can be in danger of constantly verbalizing our indignant feelings—often among ourselves, the ultimate echo chamber—thus becoming indignant and angry people. Wouldn’t it be better to see society as Christ sees it, full of never dying souls He died for? Society’s decline should
not consume us, but motivate us to share the Gospel to so many who are addicted, deluded and angry yet in despair. May God give us courage and compassion, as Christ had. —S. McEachern
Sinners Jesus will receive; sound this word of grace to all
All who languish dead in sin, all who linger, all who fall. — E. Neumeister