Isaiah 4:20-21 (NKJV)
"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness. Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!"
Today, anyone almost at anytime, can pull up to a fast food joint and get whatever they want. They could either have chicken or beef, cheese no cheese, fries or fruit, super sized, regular size or a kids size. The options truly are endless, and when it comes down to it we can basically have it our way. We call the shots.
Truth be told, the ability to have it your way does not stop at fast food joints, but it reaches into almost every other service based industry. Now in the service industry this is a great thing. We as consumers really have the ability to get a product, that best fits our needs. It helps a business to be more productive and efficient, it aids students in school to become greater learners; it even helps the short man, tall man or big man get the perfect dress coat. But what happens when this, "tailored fit, get it your way" society begins to customize their system of beliefs and what they feel is right or good?
This is exactly what we have today in our culture. When pushing most young men and young women to define their world view and belief construct, pluralism is prevalent. In Isaiah 5 verses 20-21 the prophet Isaiah by way of the Holy Spirit warns the nations and the people of the nations, that whosoever calls evil good and good evil has become wise in their own sight.
So this warning is for those who would take what they know to be true such as what is good and what is bad and customize it into what they want or like. Isaiah goes on to say in verse 24 that the root of the one who redefines what is good in their own life "will be as rottenness" and "the blossom will ascend like dust". So the root of your life will rot and will not last and the fruit or "blossom" that comes forth from the fruit will simply wither away to dust and be blown away.
Today, even in the church there are some who look to their own righteousness, their own counsel and elect what is good for themselves. They, in futility have attempted to be God. We as creatures in no way could define what is good. God alone sets the standard and He is it. When we do so we despise the word of the Holy ONE of Israel and count Him equal with ourselves.
I pray we as the body of Christ, being a mirror reflection of Him on this earth take a look at our inner being (introspectively). We need to take an inventory of everything we do, everything we like, and everything we believe. Then weigh it against not what we think is good, what we would like to be good, what feels good but the inspired word where God has instructed us on what IS good. If there is something in your own life, young man, young girl, mature man, mature woman and it does not hold up to Gods Holy call on your life to be a burning sacrifice to God...kick it out of your life now! Do not wait a moment longer. Jesus extends His merciful hand towards you, but how long can you tempt and test Him. Repent, cry out and put yourself in subjection to His word.
Thank you and my God cause you to have a deep hunger for the things of righteousness.
By: C.C. Sortini
