Exposing darkness or consuming it? The thin line every Christian must walk
By Teasi Cannon - Posted at The Christian Post:
Published April 28, 2026
"Somewhere along the way, many of us have drifted from discernment to consumption. We’re not merely identifying what’s wrong — we’re dwelling on it, replaying, analyzing, and building divisive allegiances around it. It’s not just catching our interest; it’s become a toxin-laden diet of speculation, outrage, and even slander."Controversies and conspiracy theories aren’t new. Throughout history, groups convinced they’ve uncovered hidden truths — things they believe others have overlooked — have worked to bring them into the light.
What is new is the sheer volume of these claims and how quickly they spread. Scroll through a news feed today, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a constant stream of shock-and-awe narratives.
Across platforms, influential voices have built massive followings around exposing hidden corruption. Their claims resonate because people know that leaders can indeed be corrupt and truth can be obscured. The apostle Paul recognized this and told the early church to expose the works of darkness (Ephesians 5:11). There’s undoubtedly a place for truth-telling — for calling out what’s false and harmful. In some cases, it’s necessary.
But there’s a critical difference between exposing darkness and being shaped by it, and that demands an honest answer: is this a calling or an appetite? The distinction matters because the two don’t produce the same result.
Yes, there are people God specifically calls to investigate and expose corruption — journalists, lawyers, advocates, whistleblowers. If God has called you to that work, do it boldly and faithfully. But most of us aren’t called to it; we’re drawn to it.
None of this is a call to ignore evil. It’s a call to refuse to be formed by it. Because what we repeatedly dwell on doesn’t simply inform us — it shapes us.
