Northern Ireland society suffering 'breakdown'

The Belfast Telegraph is reporting the findings of a study carried out by the Centre for Social Justice. The report has concluded that: 

Society in Northern Ireland is breaking down, with soaring levels of unemployment, family splits, mental illness and addiction.

This influential centre-right organisation also acknowledges that the conflict had contributed to the current problems, but said many of the issues were also evident in other parts of the UK.

Sadly there is one cause that is overlooked and never mentioned in these types of study. It is namely the forsaking of God and His truth that had taken place in society. 

The Word of God reminds us that:

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people, Proverbs 14:34.

How much of the breakdown in society is attributable to following after sin. Sin is a hard taskmaster. It ruins lives and homes. 

The report assures everyone that the situation is reversible. It is however only reversible with a return to Bible religion. Man does not have the answer to his greatest problem and need. No government policy or initiative will ever cure the problem for they are only dealing with the symptoms and not the root cause. 

The remedy is outlined for us in the Word of God. Jeremiah the prophet told the people of his day what they needed to do to arrest a similar decline: 

Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls…, Jeremiah 6:16.