The Why Much Has Changed About the World Since 587 B C?

The six features identified by saterfield as the characteristic of people ripe for destruction are manifest in today's society. Many social media influencers and others on line rationalize breaking the commandments, down play covenant obligations and dismiss prophetic counsel. Recognizing these as characteristics that lead toward spiritual destruction can help individuals see the dangers inherent in following such voices. It is also help to recognize that even after becoming ripe for destruction, it is never too late to turn to the lord. The divine rational for destruction is not merely destruction for destruction's sake. Rather, its purpose is to bring people who are otherwise past feeling to repentance so that they may ultimately experience the blessings that come from gospel centred living.