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'Live for yourself' leads to trouble

Posted: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009

Q. Why do you think there is so much violence in our communities today? We've had several shocking cases in our schools recently, and no one seems to know what to do about it.

Parents must take responsibility for many of the problems we see in our schools (and elsewhere) today. Many become so wrapped up in their own pleasures and pursuits that they pay little attention to what is happening to their children. Instead they take the path of least resistance, which is to let them do whatever they want to do. But this is a recipe for disaster.

We have lost sight of the meaning of right and wrong. "Live for yourself" many declare; others cry "Do your own thing." But when we lose sight of God's standards of right and wrong, then anything goes, and we'll run over anyone who gets in our way.

Our greatest need is for spiritual revival - facing our need for God's forgiveness and turning to Christ for the new life we need. Pray for our nation and ask God to help you join others in making your community a better place.

Billy Graham: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, P.O. Box 1270, Charlotte, NC 28201.
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