After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

² And Abram said, Lord God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?

³ And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.

There was a time when sin was recognized as sin and righteousness was honored as something worthy of respect But today many are asking a difficult question Has America reached a place where sin is acceptable and righteousness has become offensive

Idolatry is often thought of as something ancient statues temples and physical images that people bowed down to But idolatry did not disappear it simply changed form Today the idols are not always visible yet they hold just as much influence In modern America money fame and power have taken center stage becoming the new objects of devotion for many

There was a time when the voice of the church carried weight in society It spoke truth with clarity called people to repentance and pointed hearts toward God But today there is a growing concern that while culture becomes louder the church is becoming quieter This raises a serious question What happens when churches go silent and culture takes the lead

Comfort can be a blessing but it can also become a danger When life is stable needs are met and problems seem manageable it is easy for people to feel like they no longer need God This raises a serious question Is America too comfortable to need God anymore