“And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, save yourselves from this untoward generation” – Acts 2:40(KJV)
If Peter called his generation untoward, what will this generation be called? A generation that has lost the sense of value with high level of moral decadence. This generation has created societies with high degree of depravity, excessive level of wickedness and paralyzing effect of insecurity. Referring to this generation the bible said in 2 Timothy 3:1(KJV) “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come” The word perilous means dangerous, peril, hazardous etc. This is the generation that has struck terror of unimaginable magnitude in the heart of men more than ever witnessed in any past generations. The number of people killed through the act of terrorism in this generation outnumbered those killed in the Second World War. On daily basis humanity is put under terror siege. What can be more untoward than a gunman walking into a classroom with students and open fire on poor innocent children? What can be more untoward than the activities of Boko Haram in Nigeria? The bomb blast at Brussel is one of the perils of this highly untoward generation.
In addition to peril is the twin monster of immorality. Depraved minds have become rulers and leaders of society, consequently negative transformation of debasement has become the order of the day. Government across the globe are legalizing homosexuality and abortion. True ministers of the gospel have been sued for refusing to wed same sex. Values are been eroded on daily bases. Divorce has become the norm instead of the exception. Religious teaching that was expected to inculcate positive and moral values are been removed from educational curriculum due to the onslaught of the liberal movement. Societies are degenerating very fast. People marry today divorce the next day and it is celebrated in the Guinness book of records. Prostitution has become an international business involving high ranking personalities in the society. The societal values are collapsing as very strong and moral values are been pulled down. What a decay! The level of immorality and debasement of this generation makes Sodom and Gomorrah a child’s play. Dear reader please know that a good bible student is not unawares of these nefarious activities, because they are all fulfilment of prophecy. See 2 Timothy 3:1-8(KJV).
Dear reader please pay very serious attention to the warning of Paul in 2 Timothy 3:1 and Peter’s advice in Acts 2:40. Please take time to ponder on these things. Avoid careless living and be obedient to God’s instructions.
Prayer: Father, grant me grace to remain focus on my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in Jesus Name.
Bro. Joel Ezeugo