Depravity

The Results of Sexual Perversion

While the people were enjoying themselves inside, the wicked men of Gibeah surrounded the house and demanded the old man send out the Levite to satisfy their homosexual desires (v. 22). It is unthinkable but the old man was willing to sacrifice his daughter and the Levite’s concubine …

The Depravity of False Teachers

In this passage we learn just how serious is “The Depravity Of False Teachers”. For example: They “revile” against those in authority (vv. 10-12).The Lord is especially hard on people who disobey him and don’t think of anything except their own filthy desi …

No One Is Good

Paul has already charged that both Jews and Gentiles are guilty before God. Now he declares that all men are sinners, and he seeks to prove it with references from the Old Testament. “All are under sin” (v. 9). This sin reaches into every area of life …

IllustrationColson – “I realize I have a heart like his."

A Jewish man stepped in and watched a part of Eichmann’s trial and burst into tears. Someone next to him said, “Your anger must be unbearable.” He said “No, it isn’t anger. The longer I sit …

IllustrationA Monster of Depravity

Somerset Maugham, the writer, once said, “If I wrote down every thought I have ever thought and every deed I have ever done, men would call me a monster of depravity.” What would people call you if they knew your every thought and deed? (Source Unknown). …

IllustrationA Six Egg Omelette With Only One Rotten Egg

Many people have trouble with the concept of total depravity. While not denying they are sinners, many people feel that their sin isn’t bad enough to condemn them. What they don’t understand is …