What
is the common factor between the Somali famine and the London riots?
Lawlessness! Half of Somalia is under the violent “rule” of armed thugs who
have no regard for human life. They are content to let the population die of starvation
and even kill them if deemed convenient to their cause
The London riots only differ in the “sticks and stones”
armament they had to advance their rampage. Again, there was no value placed on
human life in the fires set and deliberate deaths that occurred. Both these tragic
events demonstrate human evil that expresses itself when no rule of law exists,
or can be easily flouted.
Make
no mistake, without the rule of law, every city and community on earth would face
the same anarchy. The problem is not poverty or disenfranchisement; that is simply
an excuse for evil action. Corporate executives will defraud without conscience
if they consider they can avoid prosecution.
Evil rooted in the human soul causes the violence and misery
so much of the world endures. Since the murder of Abel, humankind has not found
an “answer” to this dilemma. Spiritual deformity requires spiritual action, and
only the provision for cleansing in Jesus Christ can reverse the slide to evil.
But as long as some in all corners of the earth reject the notion
of final accountability, evil will continue to flourish. But it will continue to
provoke God’s call to “Go and make disciples of all nations,” and our call: “Come,
Lord Jesus.”
