Holy living contrasts with unholy living. The light shines brightest in a dark environment. We live in disintegrating days. Our nation is on an immoral slide greased by an amoral media and entertainment industry. Evil changes are escalating with boldness.
Secular society exhibits little shame as it engages in sinful behavior.
But the problem is not only in the world. The church, too, is worldly. Research by George Barna shows that church members are not significantly different than others when it comes to attitudes and behavior. Today's churches are not exercising discipline within their own ranks. We all understand what it means to become entangled in sin.