People Are Beginning To Change - The Bible Told Us This Would Happen

1 Timothy 4: 1-2 now the spirit speaketh expressly that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils speaking lies and hypocrisy having their conscious seared with a hot iron many individuals associate a seared conscious with hardened criminals and deceitful individuals however I believe that many within the church today are also at risk of experiencing this spiritual condition our conscious is a built-in system of self-governance that helps us to know when we have done something wrong yet people are beginning to change and destroying this inbuilt

system a seared conscious according to 1 Timothy 4: 1-2 refers to a condition where a person's conscience becomes insensitive or callous due to the repeated exposure to deceitful teachings and sinful Behavior it is the result of willingly rejecting the truth and embracing falsehood leading to a lack of moral sensitivity and an inability to discern right from wrong it is a sobering thought that even those who profess faith in Christ can find themselves on a dangerous path towards a seared conscience we are witnessing a subtle yet significant shift in our Society where moral standards are being

redefined and compromised people are beginning to change their perception of right and wrong embracing behaviors and attitudes that were once considered sinful and destructive and now those same behaviors are celebrated worshiped and adored the society we live in is searing the conscious of the people of this world in these last days it is almost as if Satan is getting more and more aggressive we are now living in a society that calls good evil and evil good one area where this change is becoming evident is in sexual morality society's view of sexual morality is evolving rapidly

with premarital sex extramarital Affairs and various forms of sexual immorality becoming increasingly accepted and even celebrated as Believers we must be vigilant and not succumb to these cultural shifts for they have the potential to sear our consciences and lead us astray as a Christian your reference point should not be the culture or Society you live in or a man or woman standing in the Pulpit your reference point as a Believer should be on the word of God the Holy Bible moreover people are beginning to change their approach to truth and honesty we live in a

world where deception and dishonesty are prevalent and the line between truth and falsehood is often blurred it has become commonplace to twist the truth or manipulate information to suit one's agenda I vividly recall a news story from several years ago about a man who had been wrongfully imprisoned for decades because one particular woman accused him of committing a crime he did not commit as I watched this news story it struck me that this is precisely what the Bible refers to as has a seared conscious the ability to let an innocent person suffer in prison for

a crime they did not commit do you understand how heartless and merciless you have to be to fabricate a story that sends someone to prison for decades while the person who lied and fabricated the LIE roams free and enjoys their lives it is a clear example of a seared conscious this behavior of people with a seared conscious did not start here today we see it in the Bible Cain was a man with a seared conscience Jezebel was a woman with a seared conscious Herod was a man with a seared conscience the captivating story of Samson

and Delilah is an account that vividly portrays the depths of a seared conscious Delilah's actions reflect a heart hardened by wickedness as she relentlessly pursued her own selfish desires ultimately leading to Samson's tragic downfall as we delve into this narrative it is crucial to understand the context Samson was a man blessed with immense physical strength a gift from God to deliver the Israelites from their oppressors however despite his strength Samson had a fatal weakness his attraction to ungodly women Delilah was a woman of Deceit and treachery her heart was calloused and seared consumed by her

own Wicked desires Delilah's persistence and determination in extracting Samson's secret power demonstrated the extent to which her conscious had been hardened repeatedly Delila sought to uncover the source of Samson's strength lured by the promise of great wealth she cunningly manipulated him prodding him with her words and appealing to his affection Samson seemingly unaware of her true intentions initially played along offering false sex explanations for his strength the Persistence of Delilah however was relentless her desire to uncover Samson's secret grew stronger with each failed attempt finally Samson's love or Lust For Delilah clouded his judgment and

he revealed the true source of his strength his uncut hair a symbol of his consecration to God with this knowledge Delila wasted no time in exploiting Samson's vulnerability she summoned the Philistine Lords and arranged for Samson's capture her heart hardened and devoid of remorse showed no concern for the man she had once claim to love instead she willingly handed him over to his enemies leading to his imprisonment blindness and ultimately his death Delilah's actions exemplify the devastating consequences of a seared conscience her Relentless pursuit of personal gain and her willingness to betray someone who Who

Loved Her reveal the depths of her moral corruption the seared conscious left her unfeeling and indifferent to the immense harm she caused today I want to emphasize the importance of being aware that there are individuals like Delilah in the world who smile to our faces but Harbor Wicked intentions willing to lead us to our demise without a hint of remorse as followers of Christ we must strive to cultivate a ious that is alive and sensitive to God's leading rejecting the ways of a seared conscious the story of Samson and Delilah serves as a sobering reminder

that the world is filled with people who will gladly betray our trust exploit our vulnerabilities and lead us astray they may appear friendly charming and trustworthy but underneath their facade lies a heart callous and indifferent to the harm they inflict we must must be on guard dear brothers and sisters the path of a seared conscious is a path of spiritual death it numbs us to the voice of God blinding us to the consequences of our actions and the damage we inflict upon others as Christians we must actively resist the Allure of a seared conscious and

instead pursue a vibrant sensitive conscious that aligns with the heart of Christ if you commit a sin or do anything evil that should bother you that should disturb your conscience as a Christian your heart should hurt never ever get to the point where you commit sin or do something evil and are not Disturbed consider a man who initially burdened by guilt and shame cheats on his wife in the beginning the weight of his adultery troubles his soul but over time and through repeated acts of betrayal his conscious becomes callous his conscience becomes harder he returns

home to deceiving his wife while her heart breaks in anguish yet his seared conscience renders him indifferent to her tears he no longer feels the conviction that once pierced his heart for sin has desensitized his moral compass as followers of Christ we are called to a higher standard we must guard our hearts and Minds against this erosion of Truth lest our consciouses become seared and our integrity compromised additionally people are beginning to change changed their attitudes towards material possessions and wealth the pursuit of material gain has become an all-consuming passion for many often at the

expense of others greed and materialism are pervasive and the desire for more can sear our consciences numbing us to the needs of the poor and marginalized we must resist the Allure of worldly possessions and embrace a mindset of generosity and stewardship furthermore people are beginning to change their approach to forgiveness and Reconciliation bitterness and resentment are taking root in many hearts preventing the healing and restoration that comes through forgiveness we must be careful not to allow our hearts to become callous but instead cultivate a spirit of forgiveness following the example of Christ who forgave us

while we were yet sinners lastly people are beginning to change their commitment to follow God people are becoming more of lovers of pleasure than lovers of God people are changing becoming too busy for God in our fast-paced technology-driven world the distractions and busyness of Life can easily pull us away from cultivating a vibrant relationship with God neglecting prayer reading the word and engaging in Fellowship can sear our consciences and leave us spiritually numb and the further a society or person moves away from God the more they will become their own Gods and one thing that

Sears people's conscience is their love of Darkness the statement quote men love Darkness rather than light is found in John 3: 19-20 where Jesus describes a characteristic of Humanity's sinful nature it reveals that people often have a preference for Darkness representing a life of sin and Rebellion over the light which represents truth righteousness and God's way this love for Darkness can lead to a seared conscious in several ways rationalization and justification when individuals have a love for Darkness they tend to rationalize and justify their sinful actions they find ways to convince themselves that their behavior

is acceptable even if it contradicts God's truth and moral standards this continuous rationalization and justification can sear their conscious over time making them less sensitive to the conviction of the Holy Spirit repetitive sense those who love Darkness often engage in repeat sinful Behavior without genuine remorse or repentance they become desensitized to the moral implications of their actions and their conscience becomes dulled this constant repetition of sin can sear their conscience making it more difficult for them to recognize the gravity of their wrongdoing rejecting conviction and repentance the love for Darkness can lead individuals to resist

the conviction of the Holy Spirit when confronted with their sin they may choose to ignore or reject the prompting of their conscience refusing to acknowledge their need for repentance and forgiveness by continually rejecting the call to turn towards the light and seek reconciliation with God their conscience becomes increasingly seared embracing deception and falsehood a love for Darkness can make individuals susceptible to deception and falsehood they may willingly accept distor beliefs false teachings or cultural norms that justify their sinful Behavior this acceptance of falsehood can further numb their conscience blinding them to the truth and hindering

their ability to discern right from wrong ultimately a love for Darkness creates a seared conscious by eroding the individual's moral sensitivity and diminishing their ability to recognize and respond to God's truth the conscious designed to guide us towards righteousness becomes callous and unresponsive due to the persistent Indulgence in sin and a rejection of God's light however it is important to remember that God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit can revive and restore a seared conscious through genuine repentance surrendering to God's transformative work and aligning our hearts with his truth we can experience the

renewal of our conscious and a restoration of sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit