August 22 | Don't Let Silence Become Approval

Today’s reading from Psalm 110–112 and 1 Corinthians 5 invites us to consider what happens when reverence for God begins to shape how we respond to difficult situations. Both passages remind us that formation involves learning to live according to God’s character and truth even when doing so creates tension or discomfort. In Psalm 110–112, we see God's holiness, authority, and faithfulness alongside the life of the person who fears the Lord. A rhythm of reverence and obedience gradually forms a person whose identity and choices are grounded in God rather than the pressures around them. In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul confronts a church that has become comfortable with something it should have addressed. His concern is not judging the surrounding culture, but helping the Christian community recognize its calling to live differently and respond faithfully when serious problems arise among those who claim to follow Christ. Together, these passages invite us to reflect on the places where silence may feel safer than speaking and where avoiding discomfort can slowly shape us in ways we never intended. They invite us to consider whether we are becoming people who can remain grounded in both truth and love when difficult moments come.