Biblical Answer

The Search for Rightness in a Complex World

When everything feels wrong, it can be challenging to discern what is right. The complexities of life make it difficult to distinguish between right and wrong, and it's easy to get caught up in the idea that the world requires a clear-cut distinction between good and evil. However, the reality is that life is not always black and white, and what may seem wrong to us may not be inherently wrong in the eyes of God. As the Bible teaches, "My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:8-9). This means that we must be careful not to judge what is right or wrong based solely on our own understanding or the expectations of others.

The Role of Faith in Discerning Rightness

Faith plays a crucial role in discerning what is right when everything feels wrong. As the Bible teaches, "For we live by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7). This means that we must trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when we don't understand what is happening. We must remember that God's way is not always obvious, and that He is still moving on our behalf, even in the midst of darkness and uncertainty. As the Psalmist writes, "Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me" (Psalm 23:4). By faith, we can trust that God is working all things together for our good, even when everything feels wrong.

The Importance of Trusting God's Sovereignty

Ultimately, discerning what is right when everything feels wrong requires trusting in God's sovereignty. We must remember that God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, and that He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). This means that we must trust in His goodness and wisdom, even when we don't understand what is happening. As the Bible teaches, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can find peace and guidance, even in the midst of uncertainty and chaos. We can trust that God is working all things together for our good, and that His way is always right, even when everything feels wrong.