America’s Most Sinful Cities
As I read through an article by Forbes Magazine I was not at all surprised at some of the results that they came up with. I was obviously interested to see how Columbus was rated on any of the sins and sure enough, we are ranked high with two of seven deadly sins.
Envy & Lust
It isn’t hard to see these sins in every city. All I have to do is look in the mirror on any given day I can see all seven in my own heart. Forbes’ article may not be saying anything we don’t already know but it is helpful to be reminded of our need for gospel transformation in our cities.
Yesterday I met with a man that quickly became a local hero to me. His heart is to see the city transformed by Jesus not only in word but in deed. He has bought a house in a developing city neighborhood (Old Towne East) and connected with others around him to see the city made better.
The city is a sinful place yet its sins are not without redemption. Jesus was born and grew up in the sticks but spent his ministry in the city. Our family loves the city. The city has so much to offer and though its sins are being talked about by a non-sin-believing company Jesus can transform it.