A sin exists that is often committed, even by some religious elite. The sin destroys society and causes stalemate in families. Were it studied by sociologists they would see that in societies this begins to increase, that society darkens, and in societies that do not commit this sin, that society becomes the light of the world.
What is this sin? It is when the faithful do not proclaim righteousness. There is hope and happiness when people do as David did, who did not seal his lips. He did not hide the Lord’s righteousness in his heart. David spoke of Jesus’ faithfulness and salvation. David did not conceal God’s love and truth. Then, David’s society shone brightly. We know it did because the righteousness he spoke is with the world today in these psalms.
Jesus tells his disciples, “What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:27-28) And he said, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” (Mark 4:21-23) Exalt the Lord’s righteousness with words and songs, and the Lord will exalt the society. Suppress the Lord’s righteousness by not speaking of it in words and songs, and the Lord will suppress the society.
