LA in Flames Again—Do You See the Warning?

Riots don’t happen in secret. They blaze in the daylight. Sin doesn’t hide—it flaunts. And Los Angeles proved that again from June 6th till now.* ICE raids hit hard, with 44 detained, including SEIU's David Huerta, tased as cameras rolled.* Violence exploded: rioters blocked the 101, torched vehicles—including five Waymo cars (~$1 million)—and fought police with makeshift weapons.* Federal response escalated: 300 National Guard on the ground, Marines on standby, over 100 arrests—state versus federal showdown.This wasn’t a protest—it was pleasure in chaos.Scripture Cuts Deeper Than Rioters2 Peter 2:13 isn’t an opinion—it’s a sentence. These are people who “count it pleasure to riot.” They sow chaos, and God promises they’ll reap ruin (Galatians 6:7 KJV). Roaring streets don’t demand justice—they demand a reckoning.You cannot claim righteousness while looting your neighbor’s home. You cannot preach freedom while blocking freeways.Where Was the Church?In ’92, believers showed up. In ’25, too many pulpits were silent or sentimental.We swapped “Thus saith the Lord” for “live your truth,” and now we’re shocked when chaos erupts.Early Christians faced empire and prison—and they didn’t riot. They stood. They spoke truth. They feared God over Caesar.The Narrow Path ForwardWhat do we do now?* Reject riot—choose repentance. Stop the cycle: darkness only begets more darkness.* Anchor in Micah 6:8: “Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with thy God.” That is true justice.* Speak truth—no matter the cost. Silence equals consent.* Build where others burn. Mentor, pray, support local businesses, be the steadfast presence.Next Post: The Man with a King James BibleI'll share the story of a lone man who stepped into the ’92 riots armed with only a King James Bible—and how God used him to halt the riot in its tracks.Want More Biblical Armor? Grab These Guides* The Guide Vault – foundational manuals to fortify your walk* The Great Distraction – reclaim your mind from digital tyranny* The Proverbs Project – forge biblical character with timeless wisdom📬 Subscribe and choose righteousness over riot.We’ve got a civilization to rebuild—and a Bible to wield.The Biblical Man is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit biblicalman.substack.com/subscribe