Expose Deeds of Darkness

“Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.” Ephesians 5:11 NIV

In an article titled “Transgender runner wins women’s 1500m at Canadian Masters Indoor Championships,” the following was reported: Tiffany Newell, a transgender female runner, placed first at the 2023 Canadian Masters Indoor Championships over the weekend after Newell’s previous record in the women’s 5,000-meter race was recently ratified. Newell, 50, beat out Catherine Weber, the sole opponent competing in the Women’s 1500-meter indoor race for their respective age group, on Saturday at the 12th Canadian Masters Indoor Championships in Toronto. Newell finished with a time of 5:07.62. Weber, 53, finished nearly a minute behind Newell with a time of 6:19.36… Newell’s result comes amid a heated national debate about transgender athlete participation in women and girl’s sports. 

And you know, while the world may debate whether a man can become a woman, the Bible is very clear that there are only two genders—which means Newells “women’s” division win wasn’t really a win and Weber missed out on a duly earned award. The Bible is also clear that, as believers, we are not only to “have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness” but are to “expose them” so that our silence is not interpreted as our approval. We must be those people who will take a stand for what’s right and lovingly defend the Truth. 

So while the world continues to blur the lines between good and evil, let us be brave in declaring the truth regardless of the consequences it brings. We will not only be obedient to the Lord but will encourage others around us to take a stand as well. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that we are not to be silent in the midst of obvious evil. Give us a heart of courage and lips that are ready and willing to speak the truth God so that we would expose fruitless deeds of darkness. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!