I was referring to 2 Timothy 3:1-9. If you were to read 2 Timothy 3:1-9 (please actually read it - preferably in the King James), you will see that it says in the last days perilous times will come and men will have a form of godliness but they will deny the power thereof. They will be lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God. A basic comparison of the early church today and the regular church we see today shows the contrast that the early church lived godly and they helped the poor and they preached the gospel along with the training the brethren to live holy and righteous (overall). Yes, some churches like the Corinthian church had their problems (
1 Corinthians 3-6), but it is not so widespread like it is today. Today, we are living in a spiritual wasteland. Nobody seems to understand basic truths like repentance (Which is the Sinner's Prayer), and nobody is interested in teaching others in how to live holy today. People are interested in doing their own thing or some church tradition. But what about the Word of God? It sits on the shelf collecting dust and is cracked open once every Sunday only to hear the preacher say a few words from it with the congregation saying... "Amen." There is no true study of the Scriptures today from an unbiased or objective viewpoint. All teachings are seen by the light of other men. They follow the names of other men and call themselves after these men (Even though Scripture condemns this - 1 Corinthians 3). Most I talk with are justifying sin on some kind of level (Whether it be traditions that violate God's Word, or whether it be a sin and still be saved doctrine of some kind). I believe there are very few today who are truly seeking to follow Jesus. Following Jesus seems more like an afterthought or wishful thinking today and or it is turned into "their version" of following Jesus instead of how it is described in God's Word (the Bible).