Watchman’s Daily Devotional: It Is Common to Observe Individuals Attributing Their Own Faults to Others. Furthermore, One May Notice That Numerous People Strive to Rationalize Immoral and Depraved Actions.

1. Woe to those who confuse good with evil and evil with good, who exchange light for darkness and darkness for light, who trade sweet for bitter and bitter for sweet!

In Christ, our perspective transforms, allowing us to see the world in its true light. You may find that as people analyze the same facts or circumstances, they arrive at completely different conclusions. It becomes evident that individuals often accuse others of the very faults they possess. Many strive to rationalize immoral actions and wickedness, prioritizing the rights of offenders over the healing of victims. Groupthink often overshadows sound reasoning in our society.

Contradictory and illogical assertions are rampant. Take a moment to reflect on the absurdity of the claim, “There are no absolutes.” Isn’t that itself an absolute statement? People may cite Scripture to support their disbelief in the Bible. When misfortune strikes, they might attribute it to your faith while conveniently ignoring similar experiences in their own lives. They may praise a culture rooted in a different faith while reaping the benefits of one established by Christians. Those who acknowledge their own hypocrisy may even attempt to rewrite history, claiming that the founding fathers of the United States were not Christians, despite their own writings affirming their faith.

God encapsulates this truth in our verse today. The world will label good as evil and evil as good, calling light darkness and darkness light. Jesus pointed out that people prefer darkness over light because their deeds are wicked (John 3:19-20). Early Christians were accused of turning the world upside down, yet in reality, they were setting it right (Acts 17:6).

Reflect: As you allow God’s Word to renew your mind, the world will increasingly feel like a strange place. In God’s kingdom, good remains good, and light shines brightly!