Oct. 15, 2025

Day 289 Be Careful What You Celebrate | Isaiah 5:20

Day 289 Be Careful What You Celebrate | Isaiah 5:20

Send us a text When culture hands us a mask, we ask a harder question: what are we actually celebrating? Guided by Isaiah 5:20, we take a clear-eyed look at how easy it is to label darkness as harmless fun and to shrug at what God calls good. I share why discernment matters for ordinary choices, why entertainment can quietly reshape our appetites, and how set-apart living isn’t about fear or pride—it’s about love, clarity, and a heart aligned with God. We walk through the tension many feel i...

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When culture hands us a mask, we ask a harder question: what are we actually celebrating? Guided by Isaiah 5:20, we take a clear-eyed look at how easy it is to label darkness as harmless fun and to shrug at what God calls good. I share why discernment matters for ordinary choices, why entertainment can quietly reshape our appetites, and how set-apart living isn’t about fear or pride—it’s about love, clarity, and a heart aligned with God.

We walk through the tension many feel in October, especially around Halloween, and we don’t settle for vague talk. Instead, we name the spiritual reality, consider the stories we normalize, and explore humble, practical ways to step back from what grieves God while stepping toward what brings life. You’ll hear a simple, courageous prayer to realign your loves, plus ideas for replacing risky habits with hopeful practices: Scripture that renews your mind, community that strengthens your resolve, and rhythms that cultivate joy without flirting with darkness.

If you’ve wondered how to navigate cultural traditions without numbing your conscience—or how to teach your family that delight thrives in the light—this conversation offers a straight path forward. Listen for a sober warning, an honest examination, and a gentle nudge toward holiness that feels like freedom. If the message helps you see more clearly, share it with a friend, subscribe for daily spiritual guidance, and leave a review to help others find the show.

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Chapters

00:32 - Welcome and Purpose

00:54 - Theme: Be Careful What You Celebrate

01:38 - Set Apart Living vs. Cultural Norms

02:10 - October and Halloween Warning

02:51 - Self-Examination and Turning from Darkness

03:31 - Prayer and Closing Resources

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom.

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Ready to feel inspired?

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Let's get started.

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Today is day 289.

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Be careful what you celebrate.

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From Isaiah 5, 20, from the New Living Translation.

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What sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil.

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Our culture celebrates things that God calls evil and mocks things that God calls good.

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We as Christians have to be careful not to join in.

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As believers, we're set apart.

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That means we don't glorify what grieves God's heart.

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We don't call evil entertainment.

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Instead, we live in a way that honors the one who saved us.

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This is October.

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You know what comes at the end of this month.

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It's not innocent.

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It's not fun and games.

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It grieves God.

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Halloween grieves God.

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Ask yourself today, what am I celebrating that God has called evil?

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Decide to take a step back from anything that normalizes or glorifies darkness.

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Pray with me.

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Father, I want to honor you in everything that I do.

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Everything that I do.

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Show me if there are areas where I've joined the world in celebrating what you call evil and help me turn away.

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In Jesus' precious name I pray.

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Amen.

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Well, that's all for today.

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But I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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To listen to past episodes, go to wisdomforthey.org.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Lauren King.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you.

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See ya.