Approving immorality in Auckland.

As New Zealand’s Parliament presses ahead to legalize same-sex marriage, the nation’s slide into immorality is also gaining momentum.  Recently, four independent commissioners cleared the way for the construction in the heart of Auckland of a fifteen-story entertainment complex containing a number of brothels (Steve Hopkins, “Central Auckland Super Brothel Approved,” November 30, 2012).

The complex will be built opposite the icon of Auckland—the SkyCity Tower—that stands in the heart of the city. No longer are such “shady businesses” hidden on some back street, they are now openly available in the middle of the city! Despite more than 200 public submissions against the brothel, the commissioners gave their approval to the complex, ignoring moral concerns and stating that they did not “see how the proposed brothel could be said to… cause a nuisance of serious offence to ordinary members of the public” (ibid.). 

Although the governmental system of New Zealand may not have a problem with sexual immorality and prostitution, the God of the Bible certainly does (see Proverbs 23:27-28). Prostitution was forbidden in ancient Israel with a stern warning to obey the laws of God, “lest the land fall into harlotry, and… become full of wickedness” (Leviticus 19:29).  Tragically, New Zealand is following America and Britain in a downward plunge into publicly sanctioned immorality and selfish gratification. 

Thankfully, this slide into immorality will be stopped and reversed by the return of Jesus Christ.  For a refreshing glimpse of how God desires human beings to live, read and review our booklet, Your Ultimate Destiny.