Thursday, September 9, 2021

Clearly Perceived

Romans 1:18-23 (ESV)

18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, Romans 1:23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.


Attributes of a Creator are universally on display.  The imprint of His eternal power and divine nature are wordlessly evident in the world around us. 


Our eyes are opened to the knowledge of good and evil, for this is necessary for the purpose of God. The wise seek the good and the light of truth. The foolish enter the darkness of their hearts, thinking themselves wise as they become more so fools in the futility of their thinking. They run with the beasts of the field. 

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