In Isaiah chapter five, Isaiah lists six woes to people who behave wickedly.
Each verse ends with an exclamation point for emphasis.
In chapter six, Isaiah finds himself in the presence of God.
His seventh and final woe is “woe is me.”
When the Bible is used as a magnifying glass to scrutinize the behavior of others, we walk away with a judgmental and condescending attitude decrying their wickedness.
When the Bible is used as a mirror, we cannot help but see our own.
If Christians determine to make a difference in the world, we must return to viewing our own shortcomings in the mirror of the word of God rather than the microscope to pick apart others.
Once you find yourself in the presence of God, no one else comes up in the conversation.
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