The game of Twister is classic interactive board game of bending your body in all sorts of positions. Before Ice Breakers were a common teaching aid, Twister was a great activity for getting to know a group of people. Men in Black II even devotes a scene of their movie to this game as the light of Zartha passes time with aliens. However, when words are twisted toward your direction, pain can be felt beneath the surface of your body, affecting your heart and deflating your soul.
Exodus 23:8 introduces the Israelites to God’s vision for social justice. Although its normal to embrace likable individuals, God warns human being against showing favoritism. If practiced, justice can be perverted when allegiances are made, opening the door for bribes. This temptation blinds society from the truth as political talking points are exchanged in place of integrity. As a result, the words of the righteous are twisted, becoming campaign slogans, trashing reputations for a chance at re-election or taking control of power in Washington DC.
There was a time not so long ago that liars were called out, held accountable for the words they have spoken. I guess when the Bible is replaced by social agendas, right and wrong have turned to gray and opinions elevated to a fact status. Its’ no wonder Jesus said in his day, “you have ears but do not hear and eyes, but do not see!” May this blog cause people to stop, reflect and think about their lives. Through God’s grace, may twisting words cease, replaced by words of love, joy and peace, 1 Corinthians 13:13.
by Jay Mankus
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