Iniquity will increase, and the Love of many will grow cold: the prophecy of Jesus Christ

In Matthew 24:12, Jesus predicts that "iniquity will increase, and the love of many will grow cold". It's a puzzling prophecy, but there's no denying that we currently live in a world where wickedness, violence and hatred seem to be increasing exponentially. What's more, more and more people seem to be losing their love for their human brothers and sisters.

However, the Bible gives us answers about what this means and how we should respond as Christians. In this post, we'll explore what the Bible says about Jesus' prophecy of growing iniquity and cooled love.

The first thing to understand is that this prophecy of Jesus is addressed to Christians. It is therefore important to understand that it speaks of believers rather than the world in general. The rise of iniquity and the decline of love are signs that should alert Christians to remain vigilant. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be the light of the world, to be examples of God's love and goodness. We must take this prophecy seriously and do our part to reverse this trend.

Another important point is to understand that this prophecy does not mean that everyone will lose their love or become wicked. Clearly, Jesus expected some to be affected, but not all. Indeed, there will always be people who show kindness and love, even in the most difficult times. The question we must ask ourselves as Christians is: whose side do we want to be on?

Do we want to be on the side of increasing iniquity and cooled love, or on the side of God's love and goodness?

The Bible also gives us practical advice on what we can do to reverse this trend. For example, in Romans 12:21 says: "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good".. This means that we shouldn't respond to meanness and hatred with more meanness and hatred. Instead, we should look for ways to do good and show love, even to those who treat us badly. This can be as simple as smiling at a stranger on the street or extending a helping hand to someone in need.

Finally, Jesus' prophecy reminds us of the importance of prayer and staying connected with God. In Philippians 4:6-7, it says: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything let your needs be made known to God by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus". By praying without ceasing and constantly seeking God's presence in our lives, we will be better equipped to face the challenges of our time.

In conclusion, Jesus' prophecy in Matthew 24:12 is both troubling and inspiring. It reminds us that we are going through difficult times, but it also gives us ways to make a difference.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to remain vigilant, and to be examples of God's love in a world that desperately needs it.

By following the advice of the Bible, and staying connected to God through prayer and meditation, we can truly make a difference in the world, and reverse this trend of growing iniquity, and cooled love.

God bless you!