RPG Adults
GOD WILL JUDGE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
2 Peter 2:4-9
Psalm 11
“It is good for me
that I have been afflicted;
that I might learn thy statutes.”
GOD WILL JUDGE
We have just been warned that wicked men will rise up in the church and lead people away from the truth. As we look around us today, there seem to be more churchmen speaking against the truth than for it. Leaders of major denominations and the World Council of Churches openly and unashamedly deny every major tenet of the Christian Faith. As prophesied in Scripture, they replace the truth with man-made philosophies and objectives. As we endeavour to fight against these trends, we often feel overwhelmed by the wickedness and apostasy around us.
But the Holy Spirit reminds us that God is still on the throne. Throughout history He has punished evil doers who sought to destroy His truth. The rebellious angels were not spared but even at this moment are awaiting judgment (2 Pet 2:4). In Noah’s day, the entire world was destroyed because of its wickedness and rebellion against God’s message of righteousness (Gen 6:12-13). The great cities of Sodom and Gomorrah felt God’s wrath against sin when the fires of judgment poured down upon them (Gen 19:24-25). This destruction was brought about to make an example for those who would consider following the same wickedness (2 Pet 2:6). How shocking to hear that the same sins practised in those two wicked cities are openly condoned today by leaders in many large church denominations.
Even as Lot was surrounded with wickedness, so we feel ourselves inundated by a flood of evil brought about by men who deny the truth. But God not only will punish those wicked men, He will also deliver those who belong to Him (2 Pet 2:8-9; Ps 34:17). As we faithfully follow the truth, we can be sure that God’s judgment will not only fall on the wicked but that, in His mercy, those who belong to Him will be sustained and given final vindication.
THOUGHT: With what do liberal churchmen replace the Truth of the Scripture?
PRAYER: Father, Thou knowest how to deliver Thy people from wickedness. How I must trust in Thee.