What Happens When Righteousness Fails
Scripture: Isaiah 59:14-15 (ESV) 14 Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. 15 Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself prey. Devotion: In the book of Isaiah, the prophet presents a vivid picture of societal degradation, where foundational virtues such as justice, righteousness, and truth have been usurped. This can be seen in the prevalence of corruption in government, deceit in business, and dishonesty in personal relationships. Isaiah 59:14-15 is a lamentation over a society that has lost its moral compass, where these societal ills have taken root, leaving little room for honesty and righteousness. The imagery in these verses is poignant: justice is portrayed as being "driven back," righteousness as standing "at a distance," and truth as having "stumbled in the stree