Does God See the Wickedness in the World?
Many good people endure hardships and wonder if God sees the evil that others do. In Ezekiel, there is a passage that reveals how even the priests engaged in secret abominations, believing no one, not even God, could see them.
Ezekiel 8:7-12 (ESV)
“And he brought me to the entrance of the court, and when I looked, behold, there was a hole in the wall. Then he said to me, ‘Son of man, dig in the wall.’ So I dug in the wall, and behold, there was an entrance. And he said to me, ‘Go in, and see the vile abominations that they are committing here.’ So I went in and saw. And there, engraved on the wall all around, was every form of creeping thing and loathsome beast, and all the idols of the house of Israel. And before them stood seventy men of the elders of the house of Israel, with Jaazaniah the son of Shaphan standing among them. Each had his censer in his hand, and the smoke of the cloud of incense went up. Then he said to me, ‘Son of man, have you seen what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the dark, each in his room of pictures? For they say, “The Lord does not see us, the Lord has forsaken the land.”’”
The world is filled with hidden wickedness—evil actions committed in secrecy that harm and oppress others. But God sees it all. He is not blind to injustice, and in His appointed time, He will deal with those who do evil. Even in places where righteousness should prevail—like the church—there are leaders who commit vile acts, thinking they are unseen. When people witness corruption in religious institutions, they often question why God does not intervene immediately.
Our Role as Believers
While God will ultimately bring justice, He expects His people to stand for righteousness. We are not called to be passive observers but active participants in His work. Our responsibility is to:
✅ Do what is right in God’s eyes. Even when others act unjustly, we must remain faithful to His principles.
✅ Resist evil and stand for justice. We should protect the vulnerable, confront wrongdoing, and prevent the spread of corruption.
✅ Care for our communities. As citizens of Heaven, we are entrusted with making a positive impact on the world around us.
Addressing Spiritual Corruption
Just as a disease must be treated before it spreads and destroys the body, so too must corruption and immorality be addressed in the body of Christ. If left unchecked, these spiritual “infections”—such as greed, unrighteousness, and false teachings—can weaken the Church. As believers, we must remain vigilant, upholding truth and purity in our faith communities.
God sees everything. He knows the wickedness in the world, and He will act in His perfect timing. However, we must do our part—living righteously, speaking truth, and helping those in need.
A Prayer for Righteousness
Lord, I pray that we will live according to Your Word, laws, principles, and commandments. Help us to stand for justice and speak up when we witness wrongdoing. Give us wisdom and discernment to know when to act and when to be still. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
In Yeshua’s name, I pray. Amen.
