In our advanced culture today, with all of the vast improvements we’ve made to society and life as a whole, it is a bit haunting to read what man used to be like. For example, consider this.
At one time men “suppress[ed] the truth in unrighteousness…did not glorify [God] as God… became futile in their thoughts…changed the glory 
of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man…exchanged the truth of God for the lie…worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator…women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature…the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another…they did not see fit to acknowledge God…” (Rom. 1:18-32).
It’s hard to believe that mankind could ever be that distant from God and His will! OR IS IT? In all of our “advancements,” mankind hasn’t changed a bit! AND, neither has God! “The wrath of God” (1:18) and “the righteous judgment of God” (1:32) are still certain, and every man is still “without excuse” (1:20). May God help us to “live by faith” (1:17)!