But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.
The list of disobedient behaviors extends far beyond disobedience to parents. It is a complete list of behaviors that demonstrate obedience to pleasure not obedience to God. And it comes with a warning; such behaviors will become more prevalent in the latter days. We need to be on our guard against infiltration into the Church.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 113
Mid-day: 119:65-72
Evening: Psalm 39
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