In a world where emotions often dictate what people accept as truth, it’s easy—even for believers—to lose sight of what God says is true. We live in a culture that elevates personal feelings above Scripture, redefining good and evil according to public opinion rather than divine revelation.
But feelings, as real as they may be, do not and cannot alter the unchanging truth of God’s Word.
This was God’s warning to the prophet Ezekiel, who was called to speak boldly to a rebellious generation. God said to him in Ezekiel 2:6-7:
“And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will refuse: for they are most rebellious.”
—Ezekiel 2:6-7
Like Ezekiel, Christians today are surrounded by resistance and rebellion—not only in the world but, heartbreakingly, even within the church. But God hasn’t called us to be silent or agreeable. He’s called us to be faithful. Faithful to the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. Faithful to proclaim it, even when others don’t want to hear it.
Evil Is Called Good—and God Is Called Evil
We’re witnessing Isaiah 5:20 unfold before our very eyes:
“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” —Isaiah 5:20
There is a spiritual inversion happening around us. Evil is not just tolerated—it is celebrated. God’s truth is not just questioned—it is mocked. And if we’re being honest, even those of us who call ourselves Christians are not immune.
Every human heart wrestles with rebellion. We don’t naturally want God’s truth because it confronts the sin we’d rather hide. It strips away our comfort and demands change.
America—and much of the Western world—has grown spiritually lazy. We’ve become too comfortable in our sin. And that comfort has crept into the church, leaving us apathetic, entitled, and lukewarm.
Jesus offers a sobering diagnosis of this condition in Revelation 3:16–17:
“So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.” —Revelation 3:16-17
We’ve mistaken material blessings for spiritual health. We’ve confused wealth with wisdom. We’ve assumed that a comfortable life means God is pleased with us—when in reality, it may just mean we’ve stopped listening to His voice.
The Truth Doesn’t Change—Even If It Hurts
In many churches today, feelings have taken precedence over the Word of God. Messages are softened to avoid offense. Conviction is traded for comfort. Truth is watered down to make room for lifestyles that Scripture clearly calls sin.
But feelings do not override Scripture.
God’s truth is not subject to our emotional state. It doesn’t change based on our preferences, political beliefs, or popular opinion. Truth is truth—unchanging, unwavering, and often inconvenient.
Romans 6:1-2 reminds us:
“What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?”
—Romans 6:1-2
Grace is not permission to live however we want. Salvation is not a license to sin. Jesus didn’t die so we could add Him to our sinful lifestyles—He died to rescue us from them. To be a follower of Christ means to be set apart.
Titus 2:14 says of Jesus:
“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”
—Titus 2:14
And 1 Peter 1:15-16 echoes this call to holiness:
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”
—1 Peter 1:15-16
Holiness isn’t optional. It’s not legalism. It’s the natural fruit of a life that has truly been transformed by the gospel.
Stop Defending Sin. Start Pursuing Holiness
It’s time to stop defending our sinful tendencies with excuses like “God knows my heart” or “This is just who I am.” Yes, God does know our hearts—and that should humble us, not embolden us to continue in sin.
Jeremiah 17:9 warns:
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”
—Jeremiah 17:9
Our feelings can deceive us. Our hearts can lead us astray. That’s why we must anchor ourselves in truth. The truth of God’s Word. The truth that sanctifies and saves.
And when that truth exposes our sin, the only right response is repentance.
2 Corinthians 7:10 tells us:
“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”
—2 Corinthians 7:10
There is a difference between feeling sorry and being truly repentant. Repentance involves turning from sin and turning toward God. It’s not just about emotions—it’s about action.
The Time to Repent Is Now
Let’s stop trying to fit God’s Word around our lifestyles and start aligning our lifestyles with His Word. Let’s humble ourselves, return to the truth, and seek the holiness that pleases Him. Your feelings won’t stand before God at the judgment seat—His Word will.
You will give an account one day for every choice, every compromise, every time you elevated your feelings above His truth.
So, please—repent. Not tomorrow. Not when it’s convenient. Now.
Because God, in His mercy, is still calling. He’s still giving us time. But we don’t know how much time we have left.
“Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts…” —Hebrews 3:15
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