The Bad Day In Connecticut

Paul asked it of the Romans:  "What then shall we say to this?"

What DO we say in the face of incredible tragedy, such as the Connecticut shootings today?  Do we launch into a gun control argument?  Or do we get more fundamental?

Paul makes it clear:  un-redeemed human nature is just not good!  It's not "neutral" until an outside force acts upon it, it's just not good and in need of redemption.  Period.  Sin is INSIDE until cleansed AND CONTROLLED by the Holy Spirit.  People can live by nature or by the guidance of God.  Period.

Laws can take away the TOOLS human nature uses.  Only God can take away the destructiveness and the cruelty that dwells in an un-redeemed heart.

So, what to do?  Argue Guns? or get to the point.  1)  Pray for those hurt.  2)  Find ways to restrain those who are a danger to themselves and others.  3)  Build communities of caring, now, because we live in a world that has always been dangerous.

Wasn't it Isaac Watt who asked in that great hymn:  "Is this vile world a friend to grace, to help us on to God?"  Never has been.  Prayer and personal commitment grow in committed hearts.  And that's what needs to "express" today!