Correcting Cultural Errors with Scripture

We live in a time when culture often blurs the lines between truth and opinion, right and wrong. Ideas that contradict God’s Word can easily become “normal” if left unchecked. As followers of Christ—especially as parents and leaders in our homes—we are called to measure every cultural message against the unchanging truth of Scripture. In Acts 17, Paul encountered the Athenians, who were surrounded by idols and shaped by philosophical trends. Instead of being swayed, Paul reasoned with them from God’s truth, exposing their errors and pointing them to Christ. He didn’t fight culture with mere opinion—he used God’s Word as the standard. The same principle applies in our homes. When media, friends, or society introduce ideas contrary to God’s design—about identity, morality, or values—we must lovingly but firmly correct them with Scripture. This is not about winning arguments; it’s about equipping our children and ourselves to think biblically, speak truth in love, and walk in righteousness.