India "Freed" From God's Law!/Global Hunger Is Still Increasing!

India "Freed" From God's Law!

In the mid-1800s, the expansion of the British Empire spread the knowledge of many Bible-based laws to peoples in British colonies around the globe. One such law made homosexual relations illegal, labeling them as “unnatural acts.” The former British colony of India recently overturned this law that had been in place for nearly 200 years. As CNNreported, “Of the 71 countries around the world in which same-sex sexual relations are illegal, it’s no coincidence that more than half are former British colonies or protectorates” (September 12, 2018). Where the British went, they attempted to bring with them their understanding of biblical morality! Over time, some of that biblical morality has become deeply enshrined in the laws and social practices of Commonwealth nations.
Yet, in spite of the fact that laws against homosexuality are effective in preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases like AIDS, the British Prime Minister Theresa May expressed regret over Britain’s historical enforcement of biblical morality. Again according to CNN, Mrs. May stated, “I am all too aware that these laws were often put in place by my own country. They were wrong then, and they are wrong now”—which directly contradicts what the Bible states about the subject. This is one more example of politically correct statements that reveal how long-held biblical values are being “cast off” for counterfeit freedoms that bring automatic negative consequences.
The Bible clearly prohibits homosexuality (Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:24–29; 1 Corinthians 6:9–10). The Bible also warns of the consequences of sin, even if we do not understand it is sin. “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but happy is he who keeps the law” (Proverbs 29:18). Sadly, the carnal mind (which resents God and His laws—see Romans 8:7) longs to “cast off” what it sees as the “restraints” of God’s laws—mistakenly believing that this will bring us freedom. However, the Apostle Paul reminds us that sin actually puts us into “bondage” (Romans 7:14). True freedom, contrary to popular belief, actually comes from obeying the laws of God! For more insights into this important topic, be sure to read or listen to our free booklet The Ten Commandments.

Global Hunger Is Still Increasing!

A new United Nations study reports that “821 million people globally were undernourished in 2017—about one person in every nine. And nearly 151 million under-fives—22% of the global total—have their growth stunted by poor nutrition” (BBC, September 11, 2018). Experts say increasing weather extremes, increasing global conflicts and increasing violence are all to blame for the growing hunger situation. This is now the third consecutive year of rising global hunger. At the same time, the growing consumption of “junk foods” is promoting increased obesity—another deadly food-related condition. Globally, there are nearly 700 million obese people.
Hunger is not a new phenomenon, as people have been starving for millennia. However, in our modern world where surplus food is available, hunger should no longer be an issue. But for many reasons, including the inability of human beings to get along with each other, widespread greed, and the continued outbreaks of violence and war, the Bible indicates world hunger will continue and even get worse as we approach the end of the age (see Matthew 24:3–8; Revelation 6:5–.
Thankfully, hunger and suffering will not go on indefinitely. The Bible foretells the return of Jesus Christ and the establishment of His Kingdom over the earth (Revelation 5:10). During this coming time of peace and prosperity, the desert will actually be filled with streams and rivers (Isaiah 35:6–7) and there will be unprecedented harvests (Psalm 72:16; Amos 9:13)! This will happen because Jesus Christ—the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6–7) will lead humanity to make decisions that will help and no longer hurt. For greater insights into a world without hunger, read or listen to The World Ahead: What Will It Be Like?