You cannot legislate morality. It has been tried by governments and churches. All to no avail. The reason is simple: morality is a heart issue, not a behavioral issue. Laws address behavior; but behavior is a symptom. The cause of the behavior is found in the heart.
A wise man once said, "Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flows the springs of life" (Proverbs 4:23, ESV). Whatever is in the heart will eventually come out. Just like a sponge, whenever pressure is applied, all that is on the inside comes gushing forth.
It has been said that the definition of insanity is "doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results." If you are seeking different results, if you are seeking a change in behavior, check your heart. Maybe you are treating the symptoms and ignoring the cause. A change of heart brings a change in life. No change of heart brings no change in life. Where is your life headed?
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