A Time of Abounding Iniquity: Easter 2026

Scriptural Foundations: “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” — Matthew 24:12 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come...” — 2 Timothy 3:1-5

As we observe Easter in 2026, we find ourselves at a critical juncture in human history. We are living in what the scriptures describe as the "last days"—perilous, terrible times. The enemy, aware that his time is short, is working with feverish intensity to unravel the moral fabric of humanity and wreak spiritual havoc. In an age where light is called darkness and darkness is called light, the call for the believer to remain steadfast has never been more urgent.

The Anatomy of Abounding Iniquity

Iniquity does not merely exist today; it abounds. We see a global surge in lawlessness that reflects a total departure from the fear of God.

• The Normalization of Abomination: We are witnessing an explosion of "unnatural" sins—rapes, bestiality, incest, homosexuality, and various forms of sexual perversion—that mirror the days of Lot.
• The Digital Plague: Pornography has become a silent epidemic, destroying the spiritual vitals of both the married and the unmarried.
• The Culture of Violence and Vice: From drug addiction and kidnapping to fraud and witchcraft, the "works of the flesh" are no longer hidden in shadows but celebrated in the open.

As the Psalmist reminds us, "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me" (Psalm 66:18). For the righteous soul, like Lot in Sodom, these days are a source of daily vexation (2 Peter 2:7-8).

The Encroachment on the Sanctuary

Perhaps the most tragic aspect of this era is how these worldly pollutions have seeped into the Church. The "salt of the earth" is at risk of losing its savor.

1. Marital and Moral Decay: Immorality is no longer a stranger to the pews. We see a rise in pre-marital and extra-marital unfaithfulness, leading to the commonplace tragedy of divorce and separation within the body of Christ.
2. The Sins of the Tongue: Slandering, murmuring, enmity, and gossip often replace the "edifying speech" commanded in Ephesians 4:25-32.
3. The Form of Godliness: Many maintain the outward appearance of faith while denying its power, forgetting that "the wicked shall be turned into hell" (Psalm 9:17) and that even if the whole world joins hands in sin, the wicked shall not go unpunished (Proverbs 11:21).

The Path to Preservation: What Must We Do?

In the face of such overwhelming darkness, how does the believer survive and thrive?

• Eternal Orientation: We must recalibrate our minds toward eternity. This world is passing away; our focus must be on the next life, knowing that iniquity is the primary thief of the soul’s eternal inheritance.
• The Judah Resolution: In Hosea 4:15, God warns Israel but pleads, "Yet let not Judah offend." You must see yourself as "Judah." Even if the multitude follows the path of destruction, you must resolve in your heart: I will not follow the crowd to commit sin.
• Strategic Disconnection: You must identify the "pollutants" in your life. Often, the smartphone in your hand is the gateway for social media influences that drown out the Holy Spirit. To walk in white like the few in Sardis (Revelation 3:4), you must unplug from that which defiles.
• Reliance on Enabling Grace: Victory is not by human might. Romans 6:14 promises that "sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace."

Conclusion: The Easter Victory

This Easter, let us remember that Christ did not only die to forgive our sins but to deliver us from this present evil world. Though iniquity abounds, there is a "Grace Greater Than All Our Sins."

Make up your mind today that you will not fall by the wayside. Stand firm on the foundation of God which remains sure: "Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity" (2 Timothy 2:19).