Over the past week I am become increasingly aware that people simply do not take God’s word seriously anymore.

For example I was in an adult Bible class.  During class time I look over and the two guys sitting next to me appear to be texting on their phone throughout class.

That same night in a different setting I was reminded how many people would rather socialize loudly outside in the church foyer rather than going in a spend time in devotional studying God’s word.  And this is a chronic problem.

It breaks my heart.

I realize that we are all at different levels spiritually.  Some may not take that much stock in the Bible, nor have much faith outside of their Christian social circles.  But somehow I think even in non religious settings it is common courtesy to listen in class (even if the class is boring) and be quiet when a religious gathering is taking place.  Both adults and young people have this ineptness with common courtesy.  Our only hope is that the next generation is retrained to show respect to teachers and those around them.