Isaiah 5:20 “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!”

RIGHT IS WRONG

When I read this verse I thought, “Wow! This is exactly what is going on today all around us.” Our society has everything backwards. The things that the Lord says are evil, the world says are okay. You are considered intolerant and wrong if you insist that marriage is between one man and one woman. You are told you are closed-minded if you insist that abortion is wrong. I could go and on, but you get the picture.

How do we combat this constant barrage on the truth of God’s Word. Simple! We just keep preaching God’s Word. His Word speaks for itself. We do not have to defend it. We just have to believe it. Even in Isaiah’s day he fought this battle. He simply spoke God’s Word and waited for God to move in His mighty power.

TEACHING MOMENT

It is our responsibility as parents to teach our children the difference between good and evil, not according to the world’s view, but according to God’s view. We have the upper hand since we have the playbook. Our children need to be taught that His Word is the only source of truth and that it contains the answers to all life’s questions.

What has your child encountered lately from friends or school that runs contrary to the teachings of Christ? Don’t use your wisdom to counter that. Use God’s Word to show your child the answer. Constantly bring them back to His divine counsel. Help your child develop their own defense for the lies that are hurled at them. If your child hasn’t faced that yet, just wait. It’s coming. Be prepared.

How about you? Are you prepared? Are you able to recognize untruth when you see or hear it? Don’t believe every preacher or teacher. Check them out with the Word of God. Can I give you one hint? If that preacher or teacher does not use the Word as his text, stop listening. Too many today are “referring” to the Scriptures, but not teaching them. They make a passing comment about a verse or a part of a verse to back up their main points. God’s Word doesn’t need help to convey truth. It is truth. Be mindful of the old bait and switch. Be on the alert!