Every sixty-eight seconds between 1820 and 1945, a man died at the hands of a fellowman as a result of violence. Six hundred years before Christ, Ezekiel said: For the land is filled with crimes of blood, And the city is full of violence (Ezekiel 7:23). The scene has not changed much since then. While 200,000 scientists and engineers are working in military-related jobs, only a handful are working to stop the violence in our land.
The problem of violence has been with us since Cain killed Abel. By all logic, we should be able to control the passions that spill over into violence. Even in our modern society, however, we seem helpless in the face of the killer instinct. The Bible says violence is a result of sin; and as long as man refuses to repent, we will reap the whirlwind.
Although the situation is discouraging, there will come a day when all the scores are settled. James told of the time when those who have used power to harm their fellows will be judged sternly. These acts of violence never go unnoticed; and while man may escape punishment here, there will be a judgment day. In our violent society, may we pray for the coming of Christ, Who will once and for all abolish violence with His rule of love and peace.
“You have condemned and killed innocent people, who do not resist you.”
James 5:6 NLT
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