![]() Since they thought it foolish to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their foolish thinking and let them do things that should never be done. Men did shameful things with other men, and as a result of this sin, they suffered within themselves the penalty they deserved. And the men, instead of having normal sexual relations with women, burned with lust for each other. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex and instead indulged in sex with each other. That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen. They traded the truth about God for a lie. As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other’s bodies. So God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their hearts desired. And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people and birds and animals and reptiles. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. ![]() As a result, their minds became dark and confused. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. ![]() But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. ![]()
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