Galatians 6:7 “Be not deceived; God is not mocked:
for whatsoever a man
soweth, that shall he
also reap.”
The word ‘mock” means to make sport of, to jest
at, to scoff at or to treat with contempt. Perhaps, just perhaps, one of the
greatest lessons that all of mankind needs to learn today is that God cannot be
scoffed at or treated with contempt without suffering the consequences of such
action.
Throughout the ages, there have always been those
who thought they could mock God and get away with it. Consider Adam and Eve in
the very beginning of time (Gen. 3). Then there is King Saul who scoffed at God
(1 Samuel 15). Even Moses, a great man of God, was guilty (Num. 20). Ananias and
Sapphira made this same mistake (Acts 5) as did Herod (Acts 12:21-23). Adam and
Eve lost a paradise, King Saul lost a kingdom, Moses failed to enter the
promised land, Annanias and Sapphira as well as Herod lost their lives because
of the foolish act of mocking God. What was true for these people of old is also
true for you and I. Mock God in any shape, form or fashion and suffer the
consequences. The consequences may not be immediate as they were in the cased
just mentioned but they will come, of that you can be sure (Heb. 9:27. Acts
17:30-31, 2 Cor. 5:10, 2 Thess. 1:7-9, 2 John 9).
The nation of Israel attempted to mock God on many
occasions. They demanded a king (2 Sam. 8:5). They served other Gods and bowed
before them (Joshua 23:16). Israel robbed God of that which was due him (Malachi
3:8-9). They lusted after evil things (Num. 11), they were idolaters (Ex. 32),
they committed fornication (Num. 25), they tempted God (Num.21). The record is
clear that God knew what Israel was doing and they suffered some sore
punishments for their foolish acts. I must tell you that my thoughts turn to
America at this point. Much could be said here as to how the people of America
have made possessions, money, amusements and recreation their Gods (Luke 12:15).
Much could be said concerning the scourge of adultery (fornication) as a result
of not adhering to God’s commands concerning marriage (Matt. 19:4-9). Much could
be said about the words of Paul found in 2 Tim.3:1-7, words that so aptly
describe the age in which we live. Homosexuality and lesbianism are now largely
accepted by the people of America (Rom. 1:21-32). America is now sneering at God
by accepting and promoting same sex marriage. You and I, the American people,
our President, our Congress, our Supreme Court Justices need to wake up before
it is too late. God sees, God knows and God cannot be mocked without some
serious consequences (Prov. 15:3, Heb. 4:13, Job 34:21, Prov. 14:34).
Charles Hicks
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