The widespread proclamation of the gospel does not necessarily mean a
massive growth in genuine Christianity. Instead, the Scriptures predict a
decline of true spirituality toward the end of time. Paul said that "in the
last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves
(homosexual), lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to
parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-
control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of
pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its
power." [ 2 TIM 3:1-5 ]
So today, love of self, material things, and the world has supplanted the
Spirit of Christ in many hearts. People no longer allow God's principles and
His laws to direct their lives; lawlessness has taken ovver. "And because
lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold." [ MAT 24:12 ]