Look up conspiracy theories, and you’ll find enough to make your head spin. The topics range from JFK’s assassination to global warming to the 9/11 attacks. Conspiracy, by Webster’s definition, is a secret plan by two or more people to do something harmful or illegal.

Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread.

Isaiah 8:12

While there are many current theories, conspiracies aren’t a modern idea. They date back to Bible times. Today’s key passage gives good advice when it comes to considering a notion of this sort. God told Isaiah not to believe the wild ideas of the world. The Lord’s counsel continued in the next verse. “But the Lord of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.” (Isaiah 8:13)

Don’t get caught up in conspiracy theories or, more likely, vain arguments or even political debates that will only cause you to lose focus on your real message – “[God] loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10) Then pray for this nation and its leaders to seek and find real Truth. Ask God to turn all fear and reverence towards Him.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 25:1-12