While waiting at the doctors office, I read an article about the importance of freedom of speech. The writer suggested that producing obscene movies and pornography is good because it helps us to see our own potential for evil. He believes that naively thinking we are innocent is worse than knowing about and watching evil.
This rationale for evil is disturbing, especially for those of us who follow Christ. God doesnt expect us to avoid all contact with wickedness. JesusGod in the fleshloves sinners. But in the book of Ephesians, Paul said: Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret (5:11-12).
Our responsibility is to expose evil by living a life of goodness, righteousness, and truth (v.9), and by not taking part in the unfruitful works of darkness (v.11). Hendriksens New Testament Commentary says that the conduct of believers as children of light exposes the deeds of those in darkness and reveals the vast contrast between the two.
Its not realistic or wise to hide in a holy cocoon. But we dont need to see evil to understand our propensity to sin. Expose the darkness by living in the Light.
Bible in One Year: John 15; Proverbs 31:1-9
Amen!
Thank you tonight’s inspiration Mayor & wishing you & yours a Pleasant weekend! *Hugs*
That was a very good message!
Good evening Mayor.
Thank you for your daily lessons.
Good evening, Mayor...hope you have a wonderful, restful weekend. Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.