Moral Decay - A Must Read Inspiring Article By Dr. Godwin Izuegbunam

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Precious Lord, we come again to you this month of August to receive your awesome grace in sharing your thoughts with my brothers and sisters scattered all over the world. Your glory is to hide a matter and the honor you grant us humans is to search it out. But how can man unearth what you, our heavenly Father, have concealed, unless you reveal it. It is with this understanding that we express our profound gratitude to you who reveals deep and secret things. The eyes of the wise and prudent of this age you have blinded to spiritual truths but it has been your pleasure to grant insight to babes of the kingdom of God. Thank you Jesus!

The month of July has been a particularly busy but exciting time for my family. Even in this austere period God has made it possible for us to break free from the demanding job schedule to enjoy vacation with my wife and children. We spent some wonderful moments in the beautiful city of Honolulu, Hawaii. This part of America is generally known for her amazingly blue beaches and powerful waves. What may escape many people is that Hawaii is endowed with rich cultural heritage and rare species of plants, birds and animals. In fact, the United States government made a wise decision to preserve the huge natural blessings of this part of the world and it has served the country well. Tourism and it financial reward is at all time high throughout the year. 

Shortly afterwards, we travelled to Eastern Europe to join a friend, Pastor Mike who has been there couple of weeks earlier on an evangelism mission. This was my first time stepping into the soil of Europe. Romania is a great country and the people were very warm-hearted and very hospitable. I found myself protesting over their outpouring of kind gestures. Refusing a meal is often construed as an insult. I gained almost 7 pounds within one week despite our tight schedule. Though this country is still recovering from the devastation of the Communist regime, many people seem to wonder that perhaps that infamous era may be better than now. The post- Communist period was greeted with disappointing frenzy in the sale of state-owned companies and much of their land to foreign nationals without regards to the welfare of the citizens. Poverty has dealt a great blow to many and morale is quite low. People often resort to all kinds of desperate strategy for survival. 

The message this month came at the peak of the period when Nigeria, a country in West Africa, was at the headline of the world news. The Islamic militants, a faceless and ruthless cult had found a haven in Northern Nigeria. The government of the day appeared totally clueless and unprepared to control the menace and carnage meted to her citizens. The security agencies seemed powerless and dumbfounded. There was wanton destruction of lives and properties and the whole country was gripped with fear. The leadership has failed woefully in the sacred duty of protecting its people from these violent aggressors. Some teenage Chibok girls were abducted from their school with threat to their lives made by this heinous group. Human rights group all over the world moved in protest, and the United States, among others, volunteered to assist Nigeria to curb this mayhem. The people of Faith prayed to God for answers and the Almighty gave His response.

Sober Reflection

What the Spirit of God revealed to me in a night vision are serious issues that often generate a lot of controversy. Political correctness and the fear of public and sometimes government backlash have weakened the voice of Believers almost to the point of passive resignation. I have wondered why God allows me to see His perspective on some of these weighty matters. I am not the best man for this task. In my past life, not only did I partake in some of these unholy lifestyles, I championed and excelled in them, until the grace of God was released into my life. So in my little mind I feel unworthy for such a role but the Omniscience Lord has made His decision. Who can resist the Will of God when His mighty hand is on your case? I have no choice but to speak on these abominations that grieve the Spirit of Holiness. 

This first illustration is what God is deeply concerned about this great country, United States of America. The imagery is easy to interpret. In the public arena, two men are conspicuously displaying deep affection for one another in such a way that depicts sexual intimacy. Across the road, a little child was spellbound and captivated by such overture. However, the crowd seemed oblivious to what was happening. The people cared less and appeared to be earnestly engrossed in their own personal pursuit. What an irony! While America, the superpower of the world, is offering to use her military might and surpassing Intelligent network to assist a weakened Nigeria, the Almighty has an indictment against the United States.get-attachment.aspxNext illustration speaks on God’s perspective on the state of affairs in Nigeria. People have prayed for peace to reign in this great country of Africa but it appears this has eluded the northern part of the country, and chaos is gradually spreading southward. The imagery in this case made my heart faint. It depicts a government official handling the processing of applications of a mammoth crowd of citizens. There is an unmistakable contrast between the official and his family on one side, and the applicants on the other side. Affluence and fatness to the point of implosion describes the official and his family, but abject poverty and cachexia will be an understatement for majority of the people of Nigeria. These poor people have no one to speak for them. They have no voice and remain faceless. But the Omniscience and Omnipresent God hears and knows the groaning of their hearts.

Moral Decay

“Every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” Genesis 6:5

All around us are filled with unquestionable testimonies of God’s manifold blessings on His creation. Despite the woeful failure of mankind since the Fall, each successive generation has witnessed progressive advancement in technology , communication and medicine. Quest for knowledge has increased tremendously and the grace of God has flourished. We often look back and wonder how the ancient people survived without the luxury of the sophisticated gadgets that are readily available to us. However, even with these advances in science and medicine our life expectancy is miserably short compared to our forefathers. This generation is bombarded with all kinds of violence; physical, emotional and spiritual. The world is moving at a terrifying fast pace and the inviolability of life has been terribly eroded. 

Man’s rebellion against God has been manifested in all kind of self-indulgent behaviors, and this has been the inevitable bane of modern society. Just as God expressed deep disappointment with ancient Israel, He now passes strong indictment against these two countries that should champion ‘ Holiness to the Lord.’ Hear Him in Isaiah 1:4-6.

“Alas, sinful nation,

A people laden with iniquity,

A brood of evildoers,

Children who are corrupters!

They have forsaken the Lord,

They have provoked to anger

The Holy One of Israel,

They have turned away backward.

Why should you be stricken again?

You will revolt more and more.

The whole head is sick,

And the whole heart faints.

From the sole of the foot even to the head,

There is no soundness in it,

But wounds and bruises and putrefying sores.”

The Israelites were chosen by God for a divine purpose. Through her covenant relationship with God the nation of Israel was to model the holiness and righteousness of God to other nations. But the Scripture is replete with historical accounts of their repeated failures in fulfilling her God-given mandate. In the biblical text quoted above, God was again warning the nation of His impending judgment for their rebellious and contrary lifestyles. In the same token, there are spiritual Israelites (Redeemed of God) in both the United States and Nigeria. The people of God in these countries seem to have abdicated their divine mandate and have lusted after the practices and luxuries of the world. The Holy Spirit has been grieved for so long, and hence His power to keep evil under control is restrained. 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7.

The Surge of Sexual Immorality

Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? 1 Corinthians 6:15 

It is not surprising that the thought of sex especially illicit or the forbidden one elicits such a powerful, and for many of us, uncontrollable emotions. Quite often, people are gripped with sudden animated responses that caution is commonly thrown to the wind. The Scriptures tell us that the whole world is under the sway of the wicked one. The power of lust especially sexual lust has taken the world captive. Believers are not spared from this monstrous temptation. Marital relationships have been betrayed, families devastated and even church communities reduced to mere laughingstock to the unbelieving world. So why does sex outside marriage has such powerful enticement on us? Why are the news media, movies inundated with terrifying sexual contents? Why are the computers in our family homes under attack from unsolicited pornographic images? 

Let us glean some answers from the account of Israel journey to the Promised Land. In the Book of Numbers God reveals a most enlightening and profound truth that will help us to gain valuable knowledge of: Satan’s strategy, clues to the questions enumerated above and keys to the Believers victorious walk of Faith as overcomers. 

The nation of Israel had been delivered from Egyptian bondage, then the waiting period in the wilderness and subsequent walk towards the Promised Land. Terrified by the news of this new powerful nation of Israel, Balak, king of Moab, quickly invited a pagan prophet to put a curse on Israel. The purpose was to defeat the nation’s god and thus remove their covering of protection. Well, the God of Israel, is the Almighty God who made the heaven and earth. He is also faithful to His covenant promises, including unshakeable wall of protection over His people. But there is a caveat to this privilege: a life of obedience and walk of chastity especially avoidance of sexual pollution and idolatry. 

Not many of us have the power of self-control over ungodly desires and passions that stem from our carnal nature. The pagan prophet, Balaam, realizing the impossibility of him acceding the desperate request made by Balak soon discovered a strategy to penetrate Israel’s defense. Know the people’s weakness and use it to your advantage. It is the same old-age espionage principle applied in military campaigns. 

Beautiful and irresistible women of Moab were released into the camp of Israel and the men fell into sexual sin. Their divine covering was thus removed and God’s wrath was unleashed on His people at Peor. In fact, the Scriptures put it this way; “So Israel was joined (for emphasis) to Baal of Peor, and the anger of the Lord was aroused against Israel.” Numbers 25:3

Homosexuality

Outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, their sin is very grave. Gen. 18 

In God’s view this kind of sexual perversion is one of the greatest manifestation of man’s rebellion against His plan of a healthy and fruitful relationship between a man and a woman. It constitutes an affront to God’s design for the marital relationship to foreshadow the union between the Bride and the Lord, Jesus. Apart from the special role of sexual blessing in furtherance of marital intimacy, through the union ‘godly seeds’ are produced to the glory of God. A world consumed by the flood of sexual depravity especially homosexuality is both an insult and assault to God’s Spirit of Holiness. In fact, this satanic movement towards unbridled sexuality calls God a liar and so unfit to judge the world. How foolish!!! 

But why did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah? It is very difficult for the carnal mind to understand why a God who is all-knowing will create such a beautiful city that was described as ‘well watered, like the garden of the Lord’ (garden of Eden), only to destroy it afterwards. Did He not know that the people in Sodom will degenerate to such a pathetic extent? Sin is sin, most of us will agree. But there are sins that tremendously grieve the Holy Spirit. It is one thing to be deceived and for us to allow our mind to be corrupted by what God declares is contrary to His Holiness. It is a big deal for mere mortals to gang up to uproot Ancient Landmarks! 

Now let us go back to the Sodom account to gain some insight. “ The men of Sodom, both old and young, all the people from every quarter, surrounded the house. And they called to Lot and said to him, ‘where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us that we may know them carnally.” Genesis 19: 4-5. Our great God and Father, in His infinite mercy and incredible patience had withheld judgment of this great city. But look at the arrogance of their hearts and the recklessness of their mass action.

LGBT Group Campaign Against Human Right Violations

Throughout the ages men and women have been drawn into different kinds of battle. Some fight to gain new territory and hence garner more power and control over the weaker group. Others war to maintain the sovereignty of their position. Better still, certain groups fight for acceptance by the larger community. The homosexual community belongs to this last segment. These people have not had a fair game. One thing I admire about them is their cohesiveness and indefatigable spirit. 

Though their lifestyle is strange and unpleasant to the collective resolve of our sense of a healthy family, the degree of human right abuses suffered by this group has been outrageous. They are treated with disdain and viewed as both outlaws and outcasts of the society. Since the 1960’s they have put up a strong fight, pouring in all their resources to gain acceptance by the society. Finally, their resilience and aggressive efforts have yielded fruit. They must be viewed just like other citizens, sinful, but contributing their resources in their local environment and nation at large.

Robbery, Violence And Mass Murder of Children

The rampant and widespread looting of the nations treasury coupled with ruthless extortion of the citizens tantamount to mass murder of the youth of that nation. God in His infinite wisdom and goodness has blessed every nation with an abundance of good things. Godly leadership calls for transparency and accountability with responsible management of these resources for the common good, especially in nurturing and equipping the younger generation in readiness for a brighter tomorrow. What perplexes the mind of civil society is the casual attitude displayed in third world nations when government officials siphon tons of money from the country’s coffers and the judiciary appears helpless in carrying out their mandate to enforce the law. Who will then speak for the deprived and cheated children for this gross and merciless human rights violation. 

To these corrupt and callous officers in high places, God, who does not change, describes you as barbaric criminals or savage wolves; “ You who hate good and love evil; Who strip the skin from My people, and the flesh from their bones; Who also eat the flesh of My people, Flay their skin from them, break their bones, and chop them in pieces like meat for the pot, like flesh in the caldron.” Micah 3: 2-3. 

God has similar harsh words of condemnation for the wives of these abominable officers who are in negligence of their responsibility in keeping their husbands on the right path. Hear this word, “ you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy. Who say to your husbands, ‘bring wine, let us drink!’ The Lord God has sworn by His holiness: ‘Behold, the days shall come upon you when He will take you away with fishhooks, and your posterity with fishhooks.” Amos 4:1-2.

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