2415) Have you ever noticed how much noise we have in our lives? There’s the noise from those around us. There’s noise online. There’s noise on television. There is also noise in our heads.

Because there’s so much noise around, Isaiah 5:20 reminds us we need to be vigilant in evaluating what is said and done.

Do I hear good things or evil packaged as good? Do I see the darkness of statements made disguised as light? Do I taste things that seem bitter at first, but in my getting used to them, does it manipulate me into tasting something sweet?

Taking time regularly to evaluate the things the world brings to our doorstep is very important.