--- title: Devotional | Why We Can't Be Silent description: True faith isn’t just about hearing—it’s about doing. In this powerful reflection on James 1:22 and the Parable of the Talents, Todd White challenges believers to move from knowledge to obedience, surrendering fully to Jesus and living with purpose, purity, and power. image: https://media.lifestylechristianity.com/hubfs/Artboard%2037why%20we%20cant%20keep%20silent-1.png --- [Skip to content](https://media.lifestylechristianity.com/todd_white_devotionals/devotional-why-we-cant-be-silent#main-content) [![Lifestyle Christianity](https://media.lifestylechristianity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%202-1.png?width=800&height=635&name=Artboard%202-1.png)Homepage](https://lifestylechristianity.com/) - [Devotionals](https://media.lifestylechristianity.com/todd_white_devotionals) [Give](https://lifestylechristianity-bloom.kindful.com/) - [Devotionals](https://media.lifestylechristianity.com/todd_white_devotionals) [Give](https://lifestylechristianity-bloom.kindful.com/) ![](https://media.lifestylechristianity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%2037why%20we%20cant%20keep%20silent-1.png?width=1201&height=631&name=Artboard%2037why%20we%20cant%20keep%20silent-1.png) why we can't be silent # Devotional | Why We Can't Be Silent ![Todd White](https://media.lifestylechristianity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%20192.png?width=48&height=48&name=Artboard%20192.png) Todd White September 9, 2025 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. **EPHESIANS 5:11 (NKJV)**   Did God give people a voice so that they could remain silent when it comes to issues of truth? Did He give a microphone to people so that they could water it down and keep the peace? My answer is a strong “no.” According to Matthew 5:9, I’m not supposed to be a peacekeeper — I’m supposed to be a *peacemaker.* A peacemaker doesn’t keep the peace. A peacemaker establishes peace when they reveal the truth of God’s Word. A child of God’s response to wickedness is not, “Well, we can just agree to disagree.” No! The answer is exposing the darkness by bringing the truth to light: is this *demonic,* or is it *God?* We choose God or we choose demonically. If we go to church and say we love Jesus…then how could we side with what is demonic? Truth *isn’t* hatred. *Silence* in the face of deception is hatred. The enemy has twisted what’s holy and normalized what’s wicked. And too many believers have bowed at the altar of comfort, calling it “love.” But God is the one who defines love — He *is* love. God defines what truth is — He *is* the truth. So if something doesn’t align with God’s Word, with His nature, then it’s not love, it’s not truth. Real love *roars*. Real love **tells the truth** even when it costs you. *Especially* when it costs you. If we don’t speak, the enemy wins by default. God didn’t save you to blend in — He saved you to shine. The time for silence is over. You’ve been given a voice — use it for the King. 🟡 **Challenge for Today:**Use your voice today. Post truth. Speak life. Refuse to remain silent on what matters. If there’s a place in your life where you’ve watered down truth — repent and step into boldness. Ask the Holy Spirit for courage, and then walk it out. 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