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Lord, we pray that You will reveal Your truth to these young generations and set them free.
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While talking with a friend recently, she brought up Luigi Mangione, who made headlines when he shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. We exchanged thoughts and noticed how the younger generations defended someone who broke the law. In fact, in a recent poll, 41% of young voters found the killing of the CEO acceptable. Another article on msn.com states that young people view Mangione as a “folk hero.” This is another way that Gen Z and younger generations are being desensitized. It also exposes that they identify with utilitarian philosophy over biblical values. 

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Mangione is being praised not only for his appearance but also for his stance on healthcare companies’ greed. He is being hailed as a hero on social media for his supposed letter exposing corporate capitalism’s evils. At the same time, the person who tipped off authorities to Mangione’s whereabouts was bashed online and even threatened. One man committed a crime, and another did the right thing by reporting it to law enforcement, yet one is a hero, and the other is wrong. What’s wrong with this picture? 

Utilitarianism vs the Bible?

Utilitarianism aims for the best possible outcome for maximum happiness, often considered the “greater good” for more people. However, achieving “maximum happiness” usually involves some sacrifice. One’s happiness could guide one’s moral actions. What happens when one’s happiness neglects another person’s rights? 

The Bible reveals that God is a god of justice who cares for His creation. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne (see Psalm 89:14). Righteousness is what’s right, but not by our faulty standards; it’s according to His. It’s more important that we do what is right according to God than what we “think” is correct. 

For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9).

While many view Luigi Mangione’s action as a good thing, what about the breaking of the law? A person was murdered. What about his family, and what about justice?  The Bible makes it clear that we are not to murder—the laws in our land that stem from Judeo-Christian values state the same thing.

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! (Isaiah 5:20).

 In the Bible, when people did what was “right in their own eyes,” it always got them into trouble (see Judges 21:25). This is where we are as a nation, and this is the dangerous philosophy the younger generations are buying into. Their justice is based on emotions and opinions, not truth. Without truth, there can be no real justice. 

Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives] (Proverbs 21:2 AMP).

This same mindset is evident when we look at Gen Z and abortion statistics. A whopping 72% of Gen Z and younger millennials believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Abortion isn’t healthcare; it’s murder. Is it the “greater good” to take an innocent life because it’s inconvenient, deformed, or the outcome of rape, which is the actual crime? 

Sadly, many young people believe abortion is the better option. That it would be better to terminate a pregnancy rather than have a baby born into poverty or end up in foster care. The woman’s greater good comes at the expense of the sacrifice of innocent life. Where are the human rights for life in the womb? Do you see how the enemy is at work? 

Same Old Tricks

It’s been said that the mind is the battlefield, which is true. The battle is for the mind, but the war is for the heart. Satan’s goal is clear. Jesus said in John 10:10, “The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy.” He also said that from the beginning, he was a murderer and the father of lies (see John 8:44). 

For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil. So, when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate (Genesis 3:5-6). 

Satan knows that most won’t fall and worship him. He perverts God’s word and gets people to agree with his lies. He blinds their minds so they cannot comprehend the gospel’s truth. He tempts people with wisdom that will “make people like God.” But the wisdom of this world is foolishness (see 1 Corinthians 3:19). There can be no true wisdom without God; He gives it. 

Satan’s tactics from the garden have not changed. He lied to Eve and deceived her. When she believed his lie, she and Adam sinned against God. He was able to bring separation between God and man. The good news is he was defeated by Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. People can be reconciled to our Father through the Son. Jesus is the way, truth, and life (see John 14:6,) and his truth sets us free. 

When we see young people defending abortion, murder, and things that the Bible calls sin, we must remember that Satan is at work. His lies have deceived them. Their minds have been blinded. Gen Z desires justice, but there can be no justice without truth. And there is no truth without Jesus. Here’s how we can intercede for these young generations.

  • Pray for their spiritual eyes to be opened and the gospel’s truth revealed. 

 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.(2 Corinthians 4:3-4 NIV).

  • Pray for hearts to be transformed and softened (Psalm 51:10).

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

  • Pray that strongholds will be demolished and replaced with God’s truth.

 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:3-5).

  • Pray for God’s word to continue to grow in influence. Young people need the Word for godly instruction.

 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right (2 Timothy 3:16 NLT).

  • Pray they would experience freedom from oppression. 

 And that they may come to their senses [and] escape out of the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him, [henceforth] to do His [God’s] will (2 Timothy 2:26 AMPC).

  • The younger generations seek the truth. Pray for discernment concerning truth and lies.

Whoever is [spiritually] wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is [spiritually] discerning and understanding, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But transgressors will stumble and fall in them (Hosea 14:9).

  • Gen Z seeks wisdom, so pray for wisdom to be revealed through the actual source, the Lord.

 My son, if you will receive my words and treasure up my commandments within you, Making your ear attentive to skillful and godly Wisdom and inclining and directing your heart and mind to understanding [applying all your powers to the quest for it]; Yes, if you cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, If you seek [Wisdom] as for silver and search for skillful and godly Wisdom as for hidden treasures, Then you will understand the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of [our omniscient] God. For the Lord gives skillful and godly Wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He hides away sound and godly Wisdom and stores it for the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with Him); He is a shield to those who walk uprightly and in integrity, That He may guard the paths of justice; yes, He preserves the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and fair dealing [in every area and relation]; yes, you will understand every good path. For skillful and godly Wisdom shall enter into your heart, and knowledge shall be pleasant to you (Proverbs 2:1-10 AMPC).

  • Pray for the younger generations to become agents of restoration and reconciliation.

But all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ [making us acceptable to Him] and gave us the ministry of reconciliation [so that by our example we might bring others to Him](2 Corinthians 5:18 AMP).

  • Pray for believers to be bold and speak the truth in love. The truth sets people free.

He must correct his opponents with courtesy and gentleness, in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and come to know the Truth [that they will perceive and recognize and become accurately acquainted with and acknowledge it] (2 Timothy 2:25 AMPC).

Share your prayers for the younger generations in the comments.

IFA contributing writer Gloria Robles is a passionate intercessor with a prophetic voice for today. For more from Gloria, go to Spotify or Anchor and listen to her podcast. Photo Credit: BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images.

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Hj
December 21, 2024

If Satan knows that most people wont fall to worship him..at 72% of gen z- er’s believing abortion is a solution..it seems like genz does not know.

Lord please see the hearts of gen z..and move in there to heal that generation..elsewise-, we may wind up back where we started.
Have mercy on us all Lord.

In Jesus Name, Amen

Maria F
December 21, 2024

Father God, we pray that you will give us boldness and courage to speak the truth, speak through us Holy Spirit in Jesus name amen

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BJP
December 21, 2024

Dearest Heavenly Father: In the Mighty Mighty Name of your son Jesus we bind the demonic spirits that seek to influence and mentally attack our youth with their lies. We declare that YOUR WILL will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. That these young people will be convicted in their spirits until they begin seeking you and your Truths learning to not be conformed to this world but let you transform them as you change their mindsets (Romans 12:2) . We petition you Father for a move of Revival in our land that captures the attention of our youth like it did at Asbury College. That many will be saved and filled to overflowing with your Holy Spirit. That they will repent and be true followers of yours upholding your laws and ways. We pray Psalms 1 over them declaring they will be blessed as they learn to walk not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the way of sinners nor sit in the seat of the scornful and will delight in the law of the Lord. For this we give you all Glory, Honor, Power and Praise for you ALONE are worthy to be Praised.

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