S – Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light 

and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! ²¹  Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! 

Isaiah 5:20–21 ESV

O – Commentary:

Some people lead others astray by their perverted values. Evil-for example, adultery, idolatry, materialism, murder, and many other sins forbidden in the Scriptures-is often held up as being good. Those who say such things are under the threat (woe) of God’s judgment.  Thinking themselves wise and clever, some people were not relying on God’s power to deliver the nation. They thought they could protect themselves

 John A. Martin, “Isaiah,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 1043.

A – It is dangerous to who elevate themselves in God’s eyes.  Whether our values, wisdom and intellect, we can easily slip into the belief that we are source of our success.  We must keep God in the highest level.  That keeps us in a “surrender” mindset and recognition of who is our source.

R – Heavenly Father, you are our source.  Thank you for all of the blessings you give us each day.  Empower us to surrender it all to you. We honor you for all do in our lives.