lies.

“They traded the truth about God for a lie.” Romans 1:25
“Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.” Romans 2:4-5

Have you ever cared so much for someone that you put up with their every unjust action simply because you wanted to be there to help them out when you could or point them in the right direction? Some days were good, and you didn’t feel used and completely thrown to the curb. Yet other days could be completely unbearable. This person was or still could be stubborn and indifferent to your feelings. And you know that someday- if things don’t change, you will have to end the relationship for good.

I imagine that is exactly how God feels when his people trade his truth for lies and become so hard hearted that they refuse to listen to his warnings even though he is patient and kind. I assume that God is looking down going- why don’t we go bowling instead of to that kegger? But who wants to be responsible right? I know I feel that way. Why be responsible and boring? But what I haven’t realized is that by being responsible I avoid the trouble that is ahead. I will have no fear of the punishment that awaits those who trade God for lies. As long as I find and keep the truth.