English bible studies

SUB-THEME/2: SITUATIONS THAT CALL FOR HEALING OF THE LAND 

TOPIC:  Moral Decadence 

TEXTS:  Micah 6:8; 7:1-7.

AIMS: To

1. Realise the moral decadence in our land with particular focus on injustice, violence and corruption;
2. Understand the consequences of continuing in them; and
3. How the situation can be remedied.

INTRODUCTION: In last’s week study, attention was drawn to the spiritual decline in Nigeria. This study will yet be on the state of the land, but its focus will be on moral decadence with particular reference to issues of injustice and corruption. Moral decadence refers to the erosion of traditional godly values; that gives vent to corruption and violence. To some extent, corruption and violence are causally connected.

STUDY GUIDE

1. Explain “moral decadence, corruption and injustice” in your own words.
2. What key indicators reveal the state of decadence in the land of Israel (Micah 7:1-6)? Compare these with the state of affairs in Nigeria today.
3. Discuss why the Church is also guilty of corruption and injustice today in spite of the avowed commitment to faith in Christ? I Cor. 15:33; Isa. 6:5; Psa. 36:1, 2; Exod. 23:2.
4. a. What are the implications of injustice, violence, and corruption? Micah 7:1-4, 6; Ezek 22:26-31.
5. How should the righteous deal with this state of affairs? Micah 6:8; 7: 5, 7; Dan. 1:8; Joshua 24:14, 15.
6. Can we connect corruption to violence in Nigeria?

CONCLUSION: Injustice is the common experience of the ordinary man in our land today. Violence is on the rise-kidnapping, rape, cultism, militancy, terrorism, assassination, armed robbery, banditry, etc; Much more than any others, corruption is number one killer in the Nation. But we can choose to make a difference wherever we are, walking wisely and waiting in hope for God to heal the Nation. 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:Some participate in corruption, some collude with others,or simply remain indifferent, allowing it to continue or sharing in what corruption brings.

MEMORY VERSE: Micah 6:8..