Kindred,
If you imagine that the Lord does not get involved or is active in the lives of people, think again.
The Lord is not passive, because life is not passive.
Freedom of will to make our own choices, does not mean the Holy Spirit does nothing and is not involved the the daily lives of people.
The battle between good and evil (holy and unholy) goes on.
Just because a person is not struck by lightening when a lie is uttered, does not mean something has not happened to the soul or character of the liar.
When a person loses each test of character, that person have harmed his or her soul, foresaken the Holy Spirit and possible salvation.
The Holy Spirit is very active in tests of character and in our lives; you just have to be aware of it to follow its guidence.
