In today’s world, evil often comes dressed as good. Under the banners of “freedom,” “inclusivity,” and “progress,” values contrary to the Gospel can quietly take root in our hearts and communities. Jesus reminds us that there is no middle ground: “He who is not with Me is against Me.”

The battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness is not fought only in grand gestures, but in our daily choices: in what we stand for, speak for, and stay silent about. The danger today is not only in open opposition to truth but also in quiet compromise, delay, and indifference.

To stand with Jesus means to remain faithful to His Word, even when the world calls us narrow-minded or outdated. True charity is not about pleasing everyone, but about loving with integrity, upholding the Truth that leads to real freedom and unity.

Let us ask for the grace to see clearly, to discern wisely, and to stand courageously on the side of Christ. Because if we don’t transform the world with the Gospel, the world will slowly transform us.

Reflection Question: Where in my life have I been tempted to stay “neutral” rather than take a clear stand for Christ and His truth?