The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? Jer 17:9 (NKJV)
Our lives were once again rocked by the events of yesterday as bombs went off at the finish-line of the Boston Marathon. Killing and forever maiming the innocent. Of course, gun control is the issue that is presently being debated in the halls of Congress, and who knows, more thorough background checks probably will stop a few acts of violence; However, we will never be able to pass enough legislation to stop people on people violence. As far as I know--making and planting bombs is an illegal activity, but it does not detour those who are determined to commit crimes against others.
For most people--the idea of going on a shooting rage at a grade school or exploding bombs at a marathon race is not an act we would ever contemplate much less carry out. Such acts of violence simply make no sense to us. We share this tiny planet with a lot of people who have nothing in their character that acts as a conscience--that causes them to feel remorse or to reconsider their actions. Therefore; we have drug lords and cartels, people driving under the influence, the molestation of children, religious persecution, sexual slavery, terrorists, and never-ending string of violent acts. I think that Jeremiah the Prophet got it right: "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can figure it out?"
In his book, "People of the Lie", the late, great M. Scott Peck wrote about the nature of evil in mankind. He said, (RJ's paraphrase) "When normal people are around evil people, the normal people are confused. The actions of an evil person and the rules by which they live are as indecipherable as a foreign language." When I think of yesterday's events or the events of 9/11, I would have to agree with Peck--it is simply confusing. "Who can know or understand the heart and mind of a person who engages in such activities?" Above all, it is just one more sign that mankind needs--make that--desperately needs God!
Prayer: "Dear heavenly Father, I pray for the families of those who were needlessly killed yesterday in Boston--I also pray for those who were forever maimed. Please ease their pain and bring a peace, Your peace, which passes understanding. I also pray that you will enable law enforcement agencies to bring the culprits to justice. In light of these events I also pray that you would protect my family and friends as they walk through this dangerous world. Keep them safe from the Enemy and keep them safe from the people that are being used by the Enemy. I put my full trust in You. Amen"
For most people--the idea of going on a shooting rage at a grade school or exploding bombs at a marathon race is not an act we would ever contemplate much less carry out. Such acts of violence simply make no sense to us. We share this tiny planet with a lot of people who have nothing in their character that acts as a conscience--that causes them to feel remorse or to reconsider their actions. Therefore; we have drug lords and cartels, people driving under the influence, the molestation of children, religious persecution, sexual slavery, terrorists, and never-ending string of violent acts. I think that Jeremiah the Prophet got it right: "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can figure it out?"
In his book, "People of the Lie", the late, great M. Scott Peck wrote about the nature of evil in mankind. He said, (RJ's paraphrase) "When normal people are around evil people, the normal people are confused. The actions of an evil person and the rules by which they live are as indecipherable as a foreign language." When I think of yesterday's events or the events of 9/11, I would have to agree with Peck--it is simply confusing. "Who can know or understand the heart and mind of a person who engages in such activities?" Above all, it is just one more sign that mankind needs--make that--desperately needs God!
Prayer: "Dear heavenly Father, I pray for the families of those who were needlessly killed yesterday in Boston--I also pray for those who were forever maimed. Please ease their pain and bring a peace, Your peace, which passes understanding. I also pray that you will enable law enforcement agencies to bring the culprits to justice. In light of these events I also pray that you would protect my family and friends as they walk through this dangerous world. Keep them safe from the Enemy and keep them safe from the people that are being used by the Enemy. I put my full trust in You. Amen"
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