We live in a world of wickedness ∞Bombarded with sin ∞Is society wholly given to Satan? ∞Overwhelmed if not for the beauty of God.

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We live in a world of wickedness ∞Bombarded with sin ∞Is society wholly given to Satan? ∞Overwhelmed if not for the beauty of God

God’s glory penetrates this sin-sick world ∞Sharp contrast to evils & atrocities of men ∞Not all is lost to Satan ∞Hope in sorrow

Does not fear God ∞Atheistic, Psa. 14:1 ∞Hedonistic, Rom. 1:21-23

Flatters himself ∞Self righteous, Lk. 18:10-14 ∞Glories in sin, 1 Sam. 15:1-20

Speaks iniquity and deceit, rejects wisdom ∞Encourages sin ∞Wisdom of the world

Devises evil ∞Doesn’t dwell on divine truth, Phil. 4:8 ∞Wakes with wicked intent ∞Not sickened by evil

Limitless mercy ∞Fills the heavens ∞Extension of love, Titus 3:5; Eph. 2:4

God is faithful ∞Man fails, Isa. 59:1, 2 ∞God does not, Heb. 13:5; 2 Tim. 2:13

He is righteous ∞Best of men fail ∞God does not, 1 Jn. 3:3, 7; Rom. 3:24-26

God’s judgments are deep ∞Men make mistakes ∞God never does, Psa. 19:9; Isa. 55:8, 9

God cares for His creation ∞Men fail to act in other’s best interest ∞God never does, Matt. 5:45

God’s lovingkindness is great ∞Engenders trust ∞Seek His sheltering wing, Lk. 13:34

His blessings are abundant ∞Full house ∞Fountain of life ∞Light, 1 Jn. 1:5; Jn. 3:19-21

For continued blessings ∞Physical, Mt. 6:25-34 ∞Spiritual, Jas. 1:2-5; Eph. 1:15-23

For protection from evil ∞Physical ∞Spiritual, Lk. 22:40, 46

For the destruction of evil ∞Sin in the world ∞Sin in our lives

We live in a world of wickedness ∞Bombarded with sin ∞Is society wholly given to Satan? ∞Overwhelmed if not for the beauty of God

God’s glory penetrates this sin-sick world ∞Sharp contrast to evils & atrocities of men ∞Not all is lost to Satan ∞Hope in sorrow