Romans 1:21 "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened."
There are four things to notice here. Four places where these people failed. First, they did not glorify God for Who He is. He alone is worthy of glory. When we know Him and yet do not respond as we should, we are denying the truth and following a lie.
Second, they were not thankful. I find this particularly interesting. Of all the virtues, thankfulness was the one that is pointed out here. Not "neither were obedient" or something like that. They weren't thankful. This demonstrates the value God places on a grateful heart. With all the blessing He pours on us everyday, it truly is the least we can do.
Third, vanity. What really matters? What is truly worthwhile? Do I follow after (using my time, effort, and energy) things that won't matter in the end?
And fourth, the allowed darkness into their hearts. Darkness is merely an absence of the Light. Replacing Christ with things of the world in our hearts results in darkness.
If I were to honestly examine my own heart, would I find seeds of any of these four failings in my own life?
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