When our children were little, we often played board games with them. We would sometimes change the rules to make them simpler. Other times we would eliminate some rules to better enjoy the game. But would have happened if we eliminated all the rules. Everyone would play by the rules that satisfied them, bringing about chaos. Our culture wants to cast off rules, policies, and laws, even going so far as to not punish criminals for their crimes. Chaos and catastrophe await us under these conditions.
Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” Where divine inspiration and guidance is absent, people are unrestrained and do whatever they desire. If we do not follow God’s wisdom, we will have no moral base and chaos and catastrophe will ensue.
Reluctant Retiree 