This narrow way

In his proclamation of Transgender Visibility Day last week (as if trans people weren’t visible enough last week), President Joe Biden had this to say, “Transgender Americans shape our nation’s soul.” Some people said this came across as callous and tone-deaf considering the shootings at the Nashville school which happened just a few days before Biden’s remarks. I thought that when I first heard what he said, but after taking a little time to reflect, and in the interest of giving credit where credit is due, Biden stumbled onto some truth here. The transgender movement is a perfect depiction of the shape of America’s soul. But not in the way our President thinks.

America’s soul is a Romans 1 soul. Lustful hearts, dishonoring bodies, exchanging the truth of God for a lie, degrading passions, unnatural functions, indecent acts, depraved minds. And as bad as those things are, the conclusion in verse 32 is worse, and is where America is today.

“Although they knew the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but give hearty approval to those who practice them.”

It didn’t have to be this way. Since its inception, America has been given more light and more Truth than any nation on Earth. Our Declaration of Independence acknowledges that our unalienable rights are given by our Creator, not man. Our Constitution is founded on Judeo-Christian principles. For these reasons, America has been blessed above all others nations. But in spite of God’s blessings we have turned our back on Him.

We have told God we don’t want Him in our public education. Bible reading and prayer are forbidden but men dressed as women gyrating and simulating sexual acts are acceptable. This has regressed to the point that these men dressed as women are performing in the State Capitol of Minnesota and on a country music awards show.  Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me” and under the name of choice America has murdered 60 million children in the womb. God said marriage is between a man and a woman and our courts have ordered that same-sex marriage is the law of the land. God said, “male and female created he them” and we have said God makes mistakes and puts people in the wrong bodies. Men can be women and women can be men. Men can even use women’s restrooms and locker rooms and that’s called tolerance and inclusivity.

America is not unique in turning from God and incurring the wrath of His abandonment. It is a story repeated over and over in the Bible.

“Yet you have forsaken me and served other gods; therefore I will no longer deliver you. Go and cry out to the gods which you have chosen; let them deliver you in the time of your distress.” Judges 10:13-14.

I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention;
And you neglected all my counsel
And did not want my reproof;
I will also laugh at your calamity;
I will mock when your dread comes,
When your dread comes like a storm
And your calamity comes like a whirlwind,
When distress and anguish come upon you.
Then they will call on me, but I will not answer;
They will seek me diligently but they will not find me,
Because they hated knowledge
And did not choose the fear of the Lord.
They would not accept my counsel,
They spurned all my reproof.
So they shall eat of the fruit of their own way
And be satiated with their own devices. Proverbs 1:24-31.

“In the generations gone by He permitted all the nations to go their own ways.” Acts 14:16.

A nation’s march towards God’s abandonment follows 3 steps as laid out in Romans 1:24-28. First, sexual immorality (v.24). This was what we called a sexual revolution. Free love, no commitment, love the one you’re with, if it feels good do it. In short, the 1960’s and 1970’s. Second, a lesbian and homosexual revolution, degrading passions (v.26,27). Third, depravity (v.28). God gave them over to a depraved mind. Depraved, non-functioning, unable to be reasoned with, and unable to make rational judgement. This final step is where America is now. No definition of man or woman. Doctors profiting from the mutilation of children. Lawmakers who pass legislation banning these procedures or anyone who dares speak out against them being threatened with physical violence and/or death. Trans Day of Vengeance. And a woman who thought she was a man murdering 6 Christians in Nashville. Depraved minds.

There is a way back from God’s abandonment.

 ^“Then the sons of Israel said to the Lord, “We have sinned, do to us whatever seems good to You; only please save us this day.” So they removed the foreign gods from among them and served the Lord.” Judges 10:15-16.

“But whoever listens to me will live securely
And will be at ease from the dread of evil.” Proverbs 1:33.

“Oh that My people would listen to Me,
That Israel would walk in My ways!
I would quickly subdue their enemies
And turn My hand against their adversaries.” Psalm 81:13-14.