The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Psalm 14:2-3 KJV
The Apostle Paul quotes this Psalm in Romans 3:11-12 as evidence of mankind’s sinful condition. All have sinned. All have turned aside from God and His ways. There is not even one that does good or seeks after God. This statement does not fit the seeker friendly philosophy of many churches today. If not even one seeks after God, then why water down the teachings of the church to make them more palatable to those seeking after God? This statement, based upon what God sees from His heavenly perspective, would indicate a better course of action. To reach people, we must help them understand that they have turned aside, their ways are filthy in God’s eyes, and that they do need Him.
Lord, how grateful I am that You have not left us to ourselves but despite our sinfulness have acted in our behalf. You are our refuge and salvation. Although we have not sought after You, You seek us out, open the eyes of our understanding, and save us.
