In class the other day we talked about how violence is not thought of as such a big deal as say... sex or profanity in the media. I would like to beg a differ. This summer I had the opportunity to attend the BYU Jerusalem Study Abroad. During this semester we studied the bible in great lengths. One of those stories that we studied was Noah and the flood. I knew the story, the people were wicked and there was no hope for them so Heavenly Father caused the flood and Noah and his family were saved in the ark.
What I didn't understand was why the people were beyond hope? What was their sin? Well in Genesis 6:11&12 we read, "The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with VIOLENCE. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt."
The Earth was wiped clean because the people were violent. It wasn't because the people were breaking the law of chastity or because they had corrupt language, it was because they were violent.
This completely changed my view on violence. I used to think that it wasn't that big of a deal well I don't think that anymore. Violence isn't something that we should tolerate or let into our lives.
If God cares that much to wipe the whole earth clean because His people were violent, don't you think we should also care?
That is SUCH an incredible point. I mean, of course... haha the scriptures said it. But thank you so much for sharing it. It really touched me!
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