Isaiah 33:15-16   ¹⁵ Those who walk righteously and speak uprightly, who despise the gain of oppression, who wave away a bribe instead of accepting it, who stop their ears from hearing of bloodshed and shut their eyes from looking on evil,  ¹⁶ they will live on the heights; their refuge will be the fortresses of rocks; their food will be supplied, their water assured.

As Christians we are told that we live in the world and not of the world. Does that mean that we live in some sort of bubble, staying away from the “real” world?

Well, we should try to stay away from the world’s influence. We should not become so involved in lifestyles that are contrary to our faith that we start wanting to do those things. If we stop being a positive influence on others and instead are tempted to do those negative things, we should walk away.

On the other hand, we should be willing to fight for those who are being hurt by the effects of evil in this world. We must stand up and speak out. We should be a positive influence on the world.

Lord, keep us from evil, but strengthen us to fight for righteousness. Amen.