--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Woe unto them that call evil good, and…" description: "\"“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/345/mark-cahill-27938_quote_woe-unto-them-that-call-evil-good-and-go_962864.jpg" --- # Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put… ![“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20 Isn’t it interesting that people in our culture can also serve Satan without realizing it? Look at the social causes that people stand…” quote by Mark Cahill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/345/mark-cahill-27938_quote_woe-unto-them-that-call-evil-good-and-go_962864.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/345/mark-cahill-27938_quote_woe-unto-them-that-call-evil-good-and-go_962864.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/345/mark-cahill-27938_quote_woe-unto-them-that-call-evil-good-and-go_962864.jpg) > ““Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20 Isn’t it interesting that people in our culture can also serve Satan without realizing it? Look at the social causes that people stand up for and support. For instance, they often say that a woman has a right to choose. Always ask them, “To choose what?” To choose to murder a baby puts them on the devil’s team, not on God’s team. Further, if you or someone else opposes the “socially accepted” sins of our culture, then you or they might be called a racist, bigot, homophobe, Islamophobe, Nazi, or intolerant. When others resort to name-calling, it typically means they don’t have a valid argument. As Christians, we have dealings with all kinds of people. We want everyone to be saved. We don’t categorize others or refuse to hang out with certain groups. We never want to put ourselves in a high and mighty class because of the position we hold in life, our money, our smarts, or our athletic abilities. Be careful. God made everyone. All lives matter to God. He wants all of them to be reached for Jesus Christ!”” [Mark Cahill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-cahill/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage warns against moral relativism that labels evil as good and vice versa, urging discernment of truth over cultural trends. **In simple terms:** Don’t accept harmful ideas just because they’re popular. Key Takeaway Seek truth, not conformity. Themes morality truth culture religion ethics Mood cautious reflective Type theological persuasive When to use this quote - debates on abortion - political discourse - interfaith dialogue - media literacy - personal conviction Key Concepts Biblical criticism moral relativism social influence Questions to Reflect On - How do you distinguish moral truth from cultural pressure? - What responsibilities do believers have in public debates? 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