More "And the Souls of Men"

The words in the title can be found in Revelation 18:13; a chapter which discusses the last days "Babylon." One thing that exemplifies our culture is the nonchalant approach that we take toward the event of souls entering eternity. The lions share of our movies feature someone being killed at some point and much of todays music, especialy in the hip-hop arena, promotes a culture of killing and acquiring material goods at the expense of someone going into eternity unsaved. (Think about that for a moment) We have video games such as the "Grand Theft Auto" series in which youth are encouraged to lie, steal, and kill, in order to get more stuff. In fact, I think that if there was a law permitting it, we would have "Roman Empire" style gladiator matches where two men fight to the death while "at ease" onlookers cheer and howl. Coming soon, there's going to be (hold on to your seat) a so called "christian video game" which is sanctioned by Tim LaHaye and is based on the "Left Behind" series. It's entitled "Left Behind Eternal Forces" and it deals with folks who live during the tribulation. ( It's due out this fall.) My understanding is that in this game, a christian has to "kill" opponents, and if that's not bad enough, (not to mention contrary to the sixth commandment) they can elect to be on the side of the antichrist forces. DOES THAT STRIKE YOU AS BEING WACKO? This game is going to be promoted through a network of churches and "megachurches. A game in which your child can kill or even allign himself the beast forces. Our culture is so accustomed to seeing portrayals of death in theater and music that such a game can be wheeled out and nobody raises an eyebrow. Even an unsaved person should be disturbed by such a game. Recently, a movie was produced that features our president being assasinated. Once again, no thought of the eternal soul that takes a final breath. Even though I suspect the president of having a globalist agenda, he still has a soul and Jesus died for his sins just like he did yours and mine. This movie almost has a "wishful thinking" ambience to it and if you hear the words of many of our "entertainers" they think along the same wavelength. As mentioned before, the breakrooms at work have televisions in them which broadcast CNN headline news 24/7. So when you go in for a pepsi or snack you're subjegated to their evening lineup of "soap opera style news." Which brings me to Nancy Grace; a program that they broadcast every other hour all night long. I didn't see the interview myself; only clips. There was a lady whose two year old child was kidnapped from her home. Nancy, as is her style, (I'm trying to be nice) grilled this lady to no end as a prosecuter would a person on trial. The lady then went and killed herself. This public grilling before a national audience (the only reason that Nancy Grace has an audience is because we can't turn off the televisions) was the proverbial "last straw" for this mother whose primary concern was finding her two year old child again. I imagine that this will only serve to bolster ratings as we've become a culture that equates death with entertainment. This young mother is in eternity at this very moment without remedy. What an absolutly senseless tragedy. The similarities between the US and the Roman Empire (the lone superpower of their day) are striking. Of course, we're still killing unborn babies because "leading experts" agree that it's not really a child until it's born. Our cup is nearing the point of overflow. Jesus stated in Matthew 12:36-37 "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." Nothing gets by God. He sees it all; he knows every motive and every thought. Jesus also stated in John 10:10 "The thief cometh not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." Jesus can save you if you'll turn to him. This world will soon pass away but if you'll turn to him and ask him to save you, he is true to his word. He stated in John 6:40 "And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day." (pre-tribbers; when does the "last day" take place?) Regardless of how nasty your past may be, you can be made whole at this very moment. Where you dwell forever and ever without end, is the most important decision that you will ever make. Please don't put it off. One more thing before I close. I wonder just how many souls have been lost in Iraq. Tens of thousands died under Saddam Hussein, but tens of thousands have died since then. We know that nearly 2700 Americans have died, but the toll on the Iraqis we'll never know. Sunnis, Shiites, Kurds, Chaldeans, Brits, Americans, Persians; Jesus died and rose again for all of us. A single soul, regardless of what nation they call home, is priceless. When one enters eternity unsaved, it's a senseless tragedy. It's every bit as senseless as the young mother who took her life following the interview on CNN. (Nancy Grace needs prayer; seriously.) Well it's time to close out this post. The things discussed here are very disturbing, however we were warned about what these days would be like. (Read II Timothy chapter 3, II Thessalonians chapter 2, Luke chapter 21, Daniel chapters 7-12, and Revelation.) Without a doubt, the appearing of Jesus is at the door and it's my prayer that you will be found of him without spot and blameless. Today is the day of salvation.