Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 20
When Sin Is Rebranded and Holiness Redefined
“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil…” — Isaiah 5:20
“Be ye holy; for I am holy.” — 1 Peter 1:16
“Her priests have violated my law… they have put no difference between the holy and profane…” — Ezekiel 22:26
One of the clearest signs that Scripture is being twisted is when the standard shifts.
Sin is no longer called sin—it becomes brokenness, struggle, or trauma.
Holiness is no longer Christlikeness—it becomes authenticity, kindness, or self-care.
Conviction is seen as cruelty. Repentance is seen as shame. Discipline is called legalism.
But God hasn’t changed. And neither has His Word.
How the Standard Is Being Shifted
– “Lust” becomes “being human”
– “Fornication” becomes “premarital intimacy”
– “Pride” becomes “confidence”
– “Worldliness” becomes “cultural relevance”
– “Obedience” becomes “personal growth”
The effect? Sin is softened. Holiness is blurred. God is remade in man’s image.
“They feared the Lord, and served their own gods…” — 2 Kings 17:33
The Biblical Pattern: Clear, Unchanging Standards
“Sin is the transgression of the law.” — 1 John 3:4
“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord.” — Hebrews 12:14
“Come out from among them, and be ye separate…” — 2 Corinthians 6:17
Scripture doesn’t shift with the culture. The standard is Christ. The power is the cross. The result is transformation—not redefinition.
Redefining Holiness Is a Dangerous Game
When we redefine holiness:
– We redefine God Himself
– We lose the fear of the Lord
– We lose the call to repentance
– We create a gospel that affirms the flesh
Holiness is not a personality trait. It is the fruit of being set apart by God, filled with His Spirit, and conformed to His image.
Modern Bible Versions and the Softening of the Standard
– “Holiness” becomes “godliness” or “purity”
– “Be ye perfect” is softened to “be mature”
– “Abomination” becomes “detestable practice”
– “Sodomite” is removed entirely in many versions
– Direct rebukes are footnoted or omitted
This contributes to a Church that is uncertain, unconvicted, and unwilling to draw a line.
Word for the Overcomer
Don’t measure yourself by the culture—or by the Church. Measure yourself by Christ. Let holiness have its full work in you. Don’t be afraid to call sin what God calls it, or to pursue holiness with all your heart. His standard has not changed. And neither should yours.