America’s Moral Decline
Posted on March 26, 2010 by Kris
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Recently, it has made the news that a 15 year old girl in Washington Sate was allowed to go to an abortion clinic during school hours. Not only was she permitted to get the abortion, but she was counseled to do so, and she was counseled to not tell her parents about it! Here is a clip from Fox News detailing the story:
How do we get to this situation? It is symptomatic of the moral decline that we have witnessed for years in America! It has been quite evident, to those who have been paying attention, that our young people have been molded by the public education system to disregard human life. Immorality is held up as being proper, and righteousness is labeled as bigotry or hatred. It is ironic that in most school systems, a child cannot even be given an aspirin without parental consent, and yet they can have an intrusive procedure, abortion, without it! This reflects the mentality of those pushing for the legalization of abortion: they are more concerned about their agenda than the health and well-being of a child! It is simply ridiculous that this type of counseling is permitted to take place at all, let alone outside of the realm of parental consent!
But, what is the solution? Some call for legislation to change the law, banning abortion and other immorality. I believe one should vote for morality when given the opportunity, but the truth is, we cannot legislate morality. Abortion will continue even if made illegal. The solution has to be to capture the hearts and minds of our young people early, so that they understand the blessings of living a righteous life! If this young girl had been instructed in the ways of the Lord, she would not have been in the position of needing an abortion! Why can we not simply go back to teaching against the evils of pre-marital sex (fornication) and against the murder of unwanted children? I know that it becomes increasingly more difficult to do so, with the barrage that our children receive from outside. They hear that “everyone is doing it” and they don’t want to be left out. They are convinced that it is normal to have sexual relations with multiple partners, even while in high school.
Unfortunately, it seems to me that these problems have even become acceptable in many churches. Amazingly, many people today don’t even know what fornication is, because they are not being taught about it! The humanist concept of “free love” has corrupted many churches to the point that one wonders if anything at all is considered to be immoral! More and more “christian” teens are involving themselves in these sinful practices, and seem to have no problem in soothing their consciences. Perhaps they are truly convinced that there is nothing wrong with their actions. If that is the case, perhaps we have failed them in teaching the whole counsel of God!
Our young people must be taught that fornication and abortion are sinful practices. These things do not become acceptable just because society begins to favor them. The only way for there to be a change in the nature of the nation is to be busy sharing the gospel. That must start at home. Teach your children (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). Many parents will be outraged by this problem in Washington. But, you do not have to be worried for your children, if you do your job at home! Teach them to keep themselves pure, and they will not find themselves faced with the counseling of this young girl.
Some will say that this is too hard. They will fear that it is too difficult, or unrealistic to think that we can teach our kids to remain pure, and that they will listen to us. It can be done. Please don’t make excuses for your failure before you even start! I was privileged to perform a wedding ceremony last weekend for two young Christians. It is so refreshing to see young people, who have been brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, doing things His way. As long as we have good examples of parents and young people getting it right, we can have confidence that it can certainly be done. It is not luck that gets a young lady, or a young man to his wedding day in purity. It is a devotion to God, and fulfilling His will for us in the marital relationship.
Are you, dear parent, committed enough to teach your children? Are you, young teenager, determined to serve God above all else? If so, you can enjoy the blessings that God has given to us in the marital relationship. Do you want to see America become a more moral place? Do your part. Live the part. Teach the part.
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Well said. We need to start with ourselves, let our lights shine, and teach and encourage righteousness.
There is such a disrespect for God and all things righteous in our nation and world today. Shame on parents for not teaching their children about God and their responsibility to Him! We are reaping the fruit of wickedness and it will only progress if evil is allowed to rule in the hearts of men. God has certainly blessed this nation in a very real way but I am afraid it is going to come to an end and soon. God will not tolerate evil. Those who turn their back on God will pay the consequences sooner or later.