Calling Evil Good

Woe to those call evil good, and good evil. - Isaiah 5:20


The Wizard of Oz has remained popular for years. People of all ages have learned moral lessons from Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they traveled down the yellow brick road. Of course, in the plot line the great enemy to be overcome is the Wicked Witch of the West. Evil is clearly depicted and overcome by good.

A new Broadway musical, however, turns the moral sense of the original story on its head. In this rewriting of the story, the wicked witch is presented as a sympathetic character. Born with green skin, she feels like an outsider. Major characters, plot lines, roles, and other details are altered so that the wicked witch is really just a misunderstood person. The audience mihgt come away with the idea that evil is good and good is evil.

During the ministry of the prophet Isaiah, a reversal of moral values took place in Israel. Some actually lifted up the evils of murder, idolatry, and adultery as good. In response, Isaiah gave a stern warning: "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil!" (Isa. 5:20). In our relativistic world, popular culture constantly challenges biblical values. But studying, memorizing, and meditating on God's Word can ensure our discernment between good and evil. - Dennis Fisher


In our day-to-day existence,
Evil sometimes wears a mask;
Trust the Lord for true discernment -
He gives wisdom when we ask. - Hess

If we know the truth, we can discern what's false.

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Isaiah 5:18-23

Woe to those who draw iniquity with cords of falsehood, And wickedness as with cart rope; Who say, "Let him make speed, let his hasten his work, that we may see it; And let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw near and come, That we may know it!"

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!

Woe to those who are mighty to drink wine, And champions at mixing strong drink; Who acquit the guilt for a bribe, But deny justice for the innocent!

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