Take up Your Cross

RE: 1 Tim3:1-5

If this is the description of the last days, then we have been in them for quite some time...

We've all seen it -
Narcissism, rebelliousness toward parents, ungrateful, profane (definition below).

adjective
1.
relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than religious.
"a talk that tackled topics both sacred and profane"

2.
(of a person or their behavior) not respectful of orthodox religious practice; irreverent.
"desecration of the temple by profane adolescents"

verb
treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect.
"it was a serious matter to profane a tomb"


Also: unloving, haters of good, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.

Having a form of (inward) godliness (religion) but denying the power...as their lives nullify their claim of faith.

Avoid such people.

These statements are taken from the Amplified version.

One just has to look at the news to see such examples. For others, just looking into the mirror reflects these attitudes.

Oh, Lord, please help us! Don't let us get carried away by the foolishness and harshness of the world! Help us to focus our eyes and hearts on YOU. Forgive us our trespasses, and cleanse our hearts!

Create in me a clean heart, O God! and renew a right spirit within me!