Voltaire unveils one of the oldest truths in human society — that truth is rarely rewarded when it challenges authority. Those who dare to speak against the current often find themselves condemned by it. History is full of people who were punished not for being wrong, but for being right at the wrong time. These people include Socrates, Galileo, prophets, and revolutionaries.
The danger lies not in truth itself, but in the fear of those who stand to lose power if truth prevails. To stand for what is right when the world worships comfort is an act of spiritual warfare.
And yet, progress has always come from those who risked being burnt to light the path for others. To be right in a wrong world is to be lonely — but it is also to be immortal.
Jesus said in John 15:18-20 (NIV):
“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember the word I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also.”
This passage highlights the reality that standing for truth and righteousness often leads to rejection and persecution, especially when it challenges established powers—just as your write-up reflects. It encourages believers to remain steadfast despite opposition, knowing that their cause aligns with a higher purpose.
Thanks for reading. May God place a hedge of protection around you and your family. Be Blessed mightily of God.
