Chicken and Obedience

Jeremiah 6:19 Hear, oh Earth; behold. I am bringing disaster upon this people, the fruit of their devices, because they have not paid attention to my words; and as for my law, they have rejected it. Who would have ever thought that the battle over gay marriage would have apexed over fried chicken sandwiches? Shouldn't that be a topic for Oprah or something? Much has been made about profits and support for, or opposition against, Dan Cathy's position. What has been overlooked is his worldview as stated in his words in the interview that sparked the debate. Listen to them, "We are openly inviting judgment against our country when we shake our fist at God and say, "We know better than you what constitutes a marriage". If people could hit the pause button for a second and examine his words, they would find that he has a fear of God driving what he perceives (and I as well) as obedience to God and His word. It is not about profit or hatred or even much to do with man primarily, it has to do with God's will and obedience. In Cathy's worldview, God sets the rules and we simply either obey or disobey, it appears that simple. Throughout the bible, God pursues His created beings with provision and opportunity to overcome their rebellious nature and turn back to their Creator. In Jeremiah 6 written above, God's own words are pronouncing a coming judgment on His beloved nation of Israel and Mr. Cathy's are in-line with concerning why God is disciplining His people. They have not paid attention to what God has said and they have rejected God's law and have ignored His will. In other words, they have made their own rules and as a result they get to choose between death or deportation to Babylon to serve as slaves. Disobedience to God must will always be met with correction and discipline aimed at turning hearts bask towards the cosmic truth: God writes the rules of life, we either obey or ignore them. Reaction and commentary over the Chik Fil A issue has tried to make this about conservative vs. liberal and I even read a column suggesting a North vs. South war of arrogance. Its none of those things. The root cause that has triggered all the commotion is the spiritual war that started in the Garden when the serpent whispered, "Is that really what God said?" If our flesh can have its way with our mind and soul it will convince us that we get to weigh in with our own opinion about Holiness and what is or isn't sin. Our sin nature wants to blind people to the Glory of God and His majestic love seen so clearly in Christ. So where are you in the discussion of the topic of the day? Have you realized that truly there are only two sides, a holy God and a sinful man? Perhaps the greatest cause of grief that I feel in my soul is those who would consider themselves people who have submitted to Christ as King and Lord trying to rewrite his will in pulpits and newspapers across the country. A little time in Jeremiah 6 or basically any where else in the bible might save them much in the way of coming judgment and discipline. May God have mercy on us as our country drifts from Him and may he bring us more leaders like Mr. Cathy who will honor God before men.