Often quoted out of context and misdirected. Read the context. Read the wording of the passage itself. "If *my people* who are *called by my name*... This was a message spoken to Solomon referring to the people of Israel, following judgement for disobedience. This was not about their neighbors or anyone else. This was about God's people. In the OT, that referred to Israel. In the NT that classification was narrowed to those who believed and followed Jesus (Christians) and extended to include gentiles who also believed.
Modern application of this passage is to Christians (not to leave out Israel.) This is not calling for national revival, state revival, county, city, neighborhood... although all these would be nice. This is calling for revival *within the Church.* First look in the mirror. Then look around you when you are in church. That is who this is talking to. With that in mind, read it again.
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Modern application of this passage is to Christians (not to leave out Israel.) This is not calling for national revival, state revival, county, city, neighborhood... although all these would be nice. This is calling for revival *within the Church.* First look in the mirror. Then look around you when you are in church. That is who this is talking to. With that in mind, read it again.
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