When evil is not restrained, if those who create pain and sorrow and even support its existence are not called to account, fear and despair will increase. History has proven that nothing can work or prosper in these situations, no matter how right the solution may sound to compromised ears.

Solomon, who was considered the wisest of men, had something to say about this issue. He wrote, “I have thought deeply about all that goes on here under the sun, where people have the power to hurt each other. When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it is safe to do wrong” (Ecclesiastes 8: 9, 11).

However, Solomon came to a conclusion: “I know that those who fear God will be better off. The wicked will not prosper, for they do not fear God” (vs. 12, 13).

This boils down to one issue: Who do we fear? Is it the Lord or is it the deep state, the politicians, the media, or a chorus of compromised Christians? Only a reverent awe and respect for God and His truth will lead us back to a place of stability and safety.