“For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks.” Romans 1:21(a) (NASB95).

My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.

Romans 1 is God’s case against sinful mankind. In it, several parts are usually highlighted as particularly striking. What’s missed is that the most egregious component of the indictment is mankind’s willful, knowledgeable refusal to honor God and give thanks to Him. The other portions of the chapter are the inevitable consequences of this rebellion.

Futile reasoning, darkened foolish hearts, idolatry of man, idolatry of creatures, homosexuality, ravenous lust, identity confusion, dishonored and abused bodies, embraced and celebrated lies, evil unnatural desire, wickedness, greed, envy, deceit, murder, reprobate minds and more all flow from man dishonoring God.