WOE, WOE, WOE....

ISAIAH 5:20-23

(20)  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.  (21)  Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!  (22)  Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:  (23)  Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!

COMMENTARY:

Brethren in Christ, the word of the Lord spoken by Isaiah warns us to be righteous in judging one another.
We judge ourselves in a negative way because of personal reasons such as (jealousy, envy, malice, covetousness and strife); when we indulge in any of these attributes, we are of the devil looking for downfall of another.
We cover up evil deeds in the churches (fornication, adultery, gossip, malaise, persecution, covetousness, warfare and embezzlement) to gain status and favors not deserve; we fail to expose or rebuke evil doers in our midst for fear of persecutions, from the governing board. We also label the righteous with negative attributes because they chose to expose evil doers.  The scripture says woe unto anyone who calls evil good and good evil.
(Luke 6:45)  A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and  an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

CONCLUSION:

Brethren in Christ,  let us be righteous in our judgement to one another and shun evil for the Lord of Host, the judge of all is looking and we will be judged according to our actions.
(2 Chronicles 19:7)  Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
Also, we need to be careful about accepting gifts; the enemy uses gifts to derail our righteousness, for we cannot reprove anyone who gave us gifts.
(Proverbs 19:6)  Many will intreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.  Jesus the judge of all is coming back soon to judge the world.  Judge righteously!
Amen and Amen!