At times a well-meaning friend has perhaps attempted to comfort you in your time of distress with the words, “Just think, things could be worse!” While these words may not exactly dispel the darkness from your life, they are, in fact, true. Things could, and will, get worse.
When you read the paper or watch the news, you can be appalled at the depths of evil people are willing to sink to. Greed is out of control. People will go to enormous lengths to deceive their spouse or boss or government regulators, in order to achieve momentary pleasure or gain. With new technology and social media, the possibilities for taking advantage of others is multiplying exponentially.
What does this mean for us? We must constantly be on the alert. We are not immune to subterfuge. While we might be disappointed when people attempt to deceive us, we ought never to be surprised by it. Scripture indicated that though humanity has always been this way, it will only grow worse, as the last days approach. Be aware! We live in an evil, deceptive age.