Remove the Scales

There was a time not long ago when outrage erupted over something as trivial as a tan suit. Pundits dissected it, critics mocked it, and many treated it as though it were a serious offense. Yet now, in a far more sobering moment, some of those same voices remain silent—or worse, offer excuses—when a current president shares imagery that places himself in the likeness of Jesus. As Christians, this contrast should give us pause. It reveals not just inconsistency, but something deeper: a willingness to overlook what truly matters while magnifying what does not.

Scripture reminds us that spiritual blindness is real. In 2 Corinthians 4:4, Paul speaks of minds being blinded to the truth, unable to see the light of the gospel. When we elevate political figures to places they do not belong, or excuse behavior that borders on idolatry, we risk falling into that very trap. The question we must ask ourselves is not about political loyalty, but about spiritual clarity: when will the scales be removed from our eyes? When will we see clearly enough to hold all leaders to the same standard of humility and truth?

As followers of Christ, our allegiance is not to personalities or parties, but to the One who alone is worthy of glory. Jesus never sought to elevate Himself through spectacle or self-promotion; instead, He humbled Himself, even to the point of the cross. That example stands in stark contrast to the culture of image and power we often see today. Let us be people who discern wisely, who refuse to excuse what is wrong simply because it aligns with our preferences, and who continually pray for eyes that see and hearts that remain anchored in truth. ~OC