Am I Really Any Different?

I was watching a DVD by Ray Vander Laan a little while ago. He is a scholar and teacher associated with Focus on the Family. The DVD is a recording of some classes he presented in the Holy Lands, describing some of the activities of the prophets and kings of Israel in Old Testament times.

When describing the brazen way in which the nation of Israel would offer their children to idols in hope of personal gain, I thought to myself how could folks do that or even stand by and watch it being done. Then I realized that it is not much different than a modern couple aborting a baby because of inconvenience. That happens every day and I stand by and do nothing.

In watching the video I was outraged that the Israelites could in the one moment participate in paganism and then on the same day go to the Temple to present themselves and their worship to Jehovah God. But then I had to stop and consider how often my personal actions do not really fall in line with my practice of Christianity.

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