Tag: Wickedness

Today’s Daily Bible Verse

Today is August 4, 2025

First Corinthians 5:9–13 (KJV) 9 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: 10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. 11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.

Verse Context

This portion of Paul’s letter is part of his sharp rebuke of the Corinthian church. Corinth was notorious for its sexual immorality, tied heavily to pagan worship in the temple of Aphrodite. When Paul speaks of “fornicators” (Greek pornos [πόρνος], meaning sexually immoral), he’s addressing behavior that was normalized in their culture but intolerable among God’s people.

Here, Paul clarifies that he is not telling them to withdraw from unbelievers who commit such sins, if that were the case, they would have to “go out of the world.” Instead, his concern is with professing believers who persist in sin without repentance. These individuals, who call themselves “brothers,” defile the church’s witness and fellowship.

Notice in verse 11 how Paul expands the list beyond fornication to include greed (covetous), idolatry (worship of created things or false gods), verbal abuse (railer), drunkenness, and extortion. The phrase “with such an one no not to eat” refers to both table fellowship and participation in the Lord’s Supper, a clear sign of broken fellowship due to unrepentant sin.

Broader Context

The surrounding chapter provides the full picture of church discipline. In verses 1–8, Paul rebukes their pride in tolerating an egregious sin, a man having a sexual relationship with his stepmother. Their failure to act shows a lack of grief and discernment. By verses 9–13, Paul draws a dividing line between the world (those “without”) and the church (those “within”).

Paul’s rhetorical question in verse 12, “do not ye judge them that are within?”, reminds us that the responsibility to guard holiness lies with the church. God alone judges those outside the covenant community. In verse 13, the command “put away from among yourselves that wicked person” echoes Deuteronomy 17:7 (“so shalt thou put the evil away from among you”) and shows that even in the New Covenant, God’s people are called to holiness.

Application

Appreciating God’s Greatness

God is both merciful and holy. His church reflects His character by holding fast to truth and purity, not to earn His favor, but to walk in His light (1 John 1:7).

For the Believer

This passage challenges us to love enough to confront. Paul’s instructions are not about harsh judgment but about protecting the Body of Christ and restoring the sinner. If we ignore sin among those who claim Christ, we dishonor the Lord and harm our witness.

Call to Action: Examine your circle of fellowship. Are there unrepentant patterns of sin that need loving confrontation? Pray for humility and courage, knowing that your goal is restoration, not rejection.

For the Unbeliever

God’s people are called to a different standard, but the invitation to join His family remains open. Christ bore the penalty for all sin, including fornication, idolatry, and greed, so that those who repent and believe can be made new (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Final Encouragement

Holiness may cost relationships, but it honors God and strengthens His church. Stand firm in truth, and trust God’s justice for those outside the fellowship.

Our Prayer For You

Lord God, give us discerning hearts and loving courage to keep Your church pure. Help us walk humbly and seek restoration for our brothers and sisters caught in sin. And for those outside the faith, draw them with Your kindness into repentance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Woe to the Wicked: God Sees and Will Repay!

Daily Bible Verse

Micah 2:1
Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.

Commentary

Micah 2:1 is a warning against the scheming of the wicked. It condemns those who plan evil at night and carry it out in the morning simply because they have the power to do so. These individuals plot wickedness in their hearts before acting on it, showing premeditated sin rather than accidental wrongdoing.

This verse reflects a deep moral corruption—the wicked are not only committing evil acts but actively strategizing how to take advantage of others. They are guilty of abusing their power, taking what they want with no regard for righteousness.

Micah, a prophet from the 8th century B.C., directed this prophecy to the leaders and wealthy elites of Judah, who used their power to exploit the poor and oppress the vulnerable. The next verse (Micah 2:2) explains that these wicked people were stealing land and possessions, violating the laws of justice that God had given Israel.

This passage exposes the rotting core of greed and injustice—sin that destroys both the individual and the nation.

Application

Appreciating God’s Greatness

God is just and holy. He does not turn a blind eye to corruption, oppression, or abuse of power. The greatness of God is revealed in His commitment to hold the wicked accountable. While human systems of justice may fail, God’s justice never does. Proverbs 15:3 says, “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.”

The wicked may think their schemes are hidden in the dark, but God sees all and will judge accordingly.

For the Believer

  1. Guard Your Heart Against Scheming
    • This verse reminds believers that sin starts in the heart before it manifests in actions. Jesus said in Matthew 15:19, “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.”
    • We must be careful not to rationalize sin—even small compromises can lead to destruction.
  2. Stand Against Injustice
    • As Christians, we cannot ignore or enable evil. Proverbs 31:8-9 calls us to: “Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
    • When we see oppression or deceit, we must speak truth and act righteously.
  3. Trust in God’s Justice
    • Sometimes it seems as if the wicked prosper, but God promises they will reap what they sow. Galatians 6:7 warns: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
    • No matter how powerful the wicked may seem, their judgment is certain.

For the Unbeliever

This verse is a strong warning to those who plot evil, manipulate, or oppress others for personal gain.

  • If you think your actions are hidden, God sees. Hebrews 4:13 says: “Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”
  • If you have gained power, wealth, or success through deceit or oppression, it will not last. Psalm 37:35-36 states: “I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.”

However, God’s justice is also merciful. If you repent and turn to Him, He will forgive and restore you. Isaiah 55:7 says, “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him.”

You do not have to be trapped in a life of sin and deceit—turn to Christ today.

Broader Context

Who Wrote Micah?

The book of Micah was written by the prophet Micah, who was from a small rural town in Judah. He prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (about 735–700 B.C.), warning against the corruption of the leaders, priests, and wealthy elite who were exploiting the common people.

To Whom Was It Written?

Micah was sent to the people of Judah, particularly its leaders, judges, and wealthy landowners. His prophecy warned that if they did not repent, destruction would come—and it did. Jerusalem was later attacked, and much of Judah fell to the Assyrians.

Why Was It Written?

Micah’s book serves two purposes:

  1. To condemn injustice and warn of impending judgment.
  2. To offer hope that God would ultimately restore His people.

Micah 2 is focused on the first purpose, addressing how wicked leaders were abusing power for their own gain. God saw their sins and promised justice would come.

How Does This Apply Today?

  • Powerful people and governments still manipulate and oppress. God sees, and He will judge them.
  • Sin still starts in the heart before becoming action. We must guard ourselves from even the smallest compromises.
  • True justice belongs to God. Though evil seems unchecked, God will always bring the wicked to account.

This passage is a reminder that God is watching, and He will not let evil go unpunished.

Final Encouragement

Micah 2:1 is both a warning and a call to righteousness. For believers, it is a reminder to live with integrity and trust in God’s justice. For non-believers, it is a chance to repent and turn from evil before it is too late.

God is merciful, but He will not overlook sin forever. Where do you stand today?

Call to Action

Believers: Examine your heart—do you entertain small compromises that could lead to greater sin? Do you stand for righteousness, or do you turn a blind eye to injustice? Ask God to strengthen your integrity today.

Non-Believers: If you are involved in dishonesty, greed, or manipulation, know that God sees and will judge. But He also offers mercy through Jesus Christ. Repent today, and step into the light of His righteousness.

You are loved, so much in fact that we want you to know and be Believers of Biblical Truth.