A Hypocritical Generation

It is difficult for me to understand how one can claim to be a Christian, yet blatantly contradict the very commands of Scripture. Jesus stated in John 14:15, "If ye love me, keep my commandments." In other words, if a person confesses to being a Christian, a surefire way to verify his claim is to observe whether his actions are in accordance to the teachings of the Bible. When Paul, in the sixth chapter of 1 Corinthians, listed several people who would not inherit eternal life, it seems logical that a committer of these reprehensible deeds does not truly love Christ and will therefore not enter into that Celestial City.

Titus 1:16 summarizes this glaring contradiction: "They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate." Notice, first, the ostensible declaration. These self-proclaimed Christians tell others that they are redeemed, washed in the blood, and living holy lives. However, this announcement falls on deaf ears, because of their obvious denial. They did not even attempt to hid their egregious acts. They had so deceived themselves that no person could convince them of their error and inconsistent life.

How true has this verse traveled down the corridors of time and been championed by some unknown advocates! As one continually overrides his God-given conscience, eventually he will reach the destination of a hardened heart, through which no power can alter his defiance. May God thunder down from heaven before this searing of the minds and send a great recrudescence to the backslidden souls of the modern church age.

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