PRESENTATION OUTLINE
1. False maxims directly opposed to the precepts of Christ
The world exalts pleasure, prestige/fame, power, violence, riches.
Perversion of values: thieves are considered adept in business; people of loose morals are admired as sophisticated.
2. Ridicule and persecution of those who strive to live honestly and decently
Mockery of authority of morality
Disdain for those who strive to lead good lives
3. Pleasures and diversions, uncontrolled lower appetites
Food, drinks, sex, drugs, alcohol
Unrestricted entertainment in social media, print media, broadcast media
4. Scandal and bad examples
Matthew 18:7
“Woe to that man through whom scandal comes.”