Revelation 2:18-29 reveals how people can shockingly make what is obviously evil sound good. It shows that even in the church we can be deceived that wrong is now right. The worst tragedies often began with irrational rationalizations. We see that in the public arena and I hear it in private counseling. Twisting the truth can ruin lives and it will also ruin good churches. This Sunday, while our men's retreat will be focusing on "Being Men of God's Word," we will also see that faithfulness to God's truth is essential if we are going to live for God's kingdom in the midst of an evil age.