People will be without love

"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good," 2 Timothy 3:1-5 NIV

In a disturbing story titled, "15-year-old girl charged with murder in the death of runner," seattlepi reported the following: MAPLE VALLEY, Wash. (AP) — A 15-year-old SeaTac girl, who was driving a relative’s Toyota Camry without permission early on July 18, decided to “scare” and “bump” a jogger she saw running on the side of a rural road outside Maple Valley, King County prosecutors say. The girl and her 14-year-old passenger later laughed about the way the man — who has since been identified as Greg Moore, 53 — “flew over the car” when recounting the story to another teen, say criminal charges filed Tuesday, the Seattle Times reported. The 15-year-old driver, who turned herself in to King County sheriff’s detectives last week, was charged with second-degree felony murder and felony hit-and-run, according to charging papers. She is accused of killing Moore while attempting to commit the crime of second-degree assault, then fleeing the scene without rendering aid, the charges say. She remains in detention at the Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. It wasn’t clear Tuesday whether an attorney had been named to represent her.

And you know, as shocking as this story is, I'm sure you're not surprised. I know I wasn't. Children that are "disobedient to their parents" and "without love" are fast becoming the norm right now. In fact, just as Paul said would happen in the last days, times he warned us would be terrible, more and more people are becoming "lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good..." And those are just a few of the things Paul warned us to look out for in people that can only be described as evil. Of these individuals, Paul said, "Have nothing to do with such people."

So be careful who you associate with my friend. Be mindful, cautious and vigilant about what you watch and who you emulate as well--knowing that immoral, ungodly and wicked people are not only out to deceive you but out to harm you emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually as well. Therefore, stand firm in your faith and stay immersed in the Word each and every day that you might be able to easily recognize these people and their ploys,  and then avoid them like the plague.  

Heavenly Father, thank You for preparing us for the period that is up ahead. Your Word clearly tells us what to expect in these last days so that we would not be frightened but prepared. Compel us to read and meditate on the Scriptures daily Lord that we would continually find the strength, discernment, and courage to stay faithful and fruitful as we live out these end times. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!