New York couple, 5-year-old son, found stabbed to death in apartment: officials

https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-couple-5-year-old-son-found-stabbed-death-apartment-officials

The atrocious news of a New York couple and their young son being senselessly murdered in their own home strikes deep into the heart of any God-fearing individual. As we read in Fox News about this grim discovery in the Bronx, we are reminded that we live in a fallen world marred by sin and wickedness (Romans 3:23). In times like these, as a conservative Christian news analyst, one can't help but lament the direction our society has veered, far from the righteous path laid out in Scripture. The Bible tells us, "Thou shalt not kill" (Exodus 20:13, KJV), yet here we see a stark and bloody violation of God's commandments. It's a sobering reminder that sin is not abstract; it manifests in the most heinous of actions, tearing apart families and communities. This kind of evil is a stark representation of what happens when society turns its back on Judeo-Christian values and embraces the chaos of moral relativism. While the investigation into this tragedy is ongoing, one thing is crystal clear: we must uphold the sanctity of human life, which is given by God and God alone. The murder of an innocent child is particularly monstrous, an act that undoubtedly cries out to Heaven for justice (Genesis 4:10). It is a failure of the most basic human compassion and a ghastly example of the depravity humans are capable of when they reject the light of Christ. Moreover, this incident underscores the necessity of strong law enforcement. The police officers who arrived on the scene and discovered this horror performed their duty in the face of unimaginable darkness. We must support our men and women in blue who day in and day out face the evil in our midst, risking their lives to maintain some semblance of peace and order (Romans 13:1-4). It's imperative we stand with them against the tide of anti-police sentiment being pushed by some on the left. In confronting events like this, we are called not just to mourn, but to take action by reaffirming our commitment to a culture of life, family values, and the rule of law. As a community of believers, it is our responsibility to shine a light in the darkness, providing hope and solace through the Gospel (Matthew 5:14-16), and to pray fervently for the transformation of hearts and minds as we commit to fighting the scourge of sin that plagues our nations' streets. We pray for the souls of those lost and for strength for their loved ones left behind, that they may find comfort in the knowledge that "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18, NIV). We also pray for justice to be served and for the Lord to guide the hands of those investigating this vile crime. Only through a return to God's Law and the salvation offered by Jesus Christ can true healing begin, not just for the bereaved, but also for our society at large.