Romans 1:24 "Therefore God gave them over..."
Paul is describing the state of mankind. The world, on its own, left to itself, pursues evil. In chapter one, speaking of mankind, Paul says three times that "God gave them over" to evil, sinful lifestyles. God gave them over to...sexual immorality, shameful lusts, and depraved minds. God didn't force anyone to sin, but mankind craved sin so much, God let them have their way.
God will allow us to disobey him. We are not puppets on strings controlled by him. I can choose him or walk away. I can live my life for him, or for something else. God will allow it. What I am living for? What is God giving me over to? What am I pursuing? I hope I can pursue him with the days I have left, and not put God in the position of having to give me over to something.
Dear Jesus, help me follow you and you alone today. Amen.
