The Judgment Of The Silent Supporters: A Tale Of Wickedness And Divine Wrath: A Story
In the land of Shalom, there was a city named Edomiah, once known for its prosperity and peace. The fields were fertile, the streets lined with homes that had been passed down for generations. The people of Edomiah were content, living by the laws of the land, following the customs of their fathers, and worshiping God in the temple built by their ancestors. Yet beneath the surface of this peaceful community, there existed a dark, hidden evil—one that no one dared to speak of.
Edomiah was a city where men held power, influence, and control, and there was a growing trend among these men to prey upon the innocent, particularly the women. It was a city where the powerful took advantage of those who were weaker, exploiting their vulnerability with no fear of reprisal. The women of Edomiah had no voice, and the men who were supposed to protect them—brothers, fathers, and husbands—were too often silent in the face of the evil that ran rampant.
The Wicked Men of Edomiah
Among the men of Edomiah, there were those who were known to be violators of the sanctity of women. They were men of power—landowners, traders, military captains, and even priests—who used their status to gain access to women. The women of the city, bound by tradition, were expected to keep their mouths shut, to never speak of the evils done to them, for fear of bringing shame to their families.
But it was not only the men who directly harmed the women who were at fault. There were others—those who stood in the background, watching as women were abused, their rights trampled upon. These were the men who chose to support the violators, turning a blind eye to the suffering. They did nothing to intervene, nothing to speak against the evil. These men whispered in hushed tones that “a man will be a man,” and that the women should endure their fates, for this was the way of the world. Their silence and indifference perpetuated the cycle of abuse.
Isaiah 59:15 (KJV): “Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.”
The men of Edomiah, both the abusers and the silent supporters, stood in stark defiance of righteousness, and the Lord saw it. The women were the prey, and the predators—men who took advantage of them and those who supported them—were not only sinners, but they were also enemies of justice.
The Silence of the Supporters
Among the most egregious of all were the men who, though they did not commit the act of assault themselves, chose to support the perpetrators in their actions. These men would speak of justice with their lips, but their hearts were far from it. When a woman was violated, these men would offer no comfort, no protection. Instead, they would offer their complicity in exchange for favors, money, and power. They knew that the wickedness in Edomiah was allowed to persist because of their silence, yet they continued to turn a blind eye to the suffering.
Matthew 23:28 (KJV): “Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.”
The men of Edomiah appeared to be righteous, wearing their robes of respectability, hiding their inner darkness behind a façade of propriety. But Jesus saw their hypocrisy. They were as guilty as the men who committed the atrocities, for they were partners in sin by their refusal to speak out and act.
There were councils in the city, gatherings where the elite men met, and in these spaces, they discussed the wrongdoings of their fellow men. Yet, despite knowing the truth of the abuses, these men never spoke out. They protected their own, looked the other way, and ensured that no one would challenge the wickedness that plagued their land. They sought their own comfort, their own gain, and in doing so, they condemned the women of Edomiah to a life of misery.
Ezekiel 22:27 (KJV): “Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.”
The princes of Edomiah were no better than wolves. They saw the women not as daughters of God, not as sisters or mothers, but as mere objects to be consumed. And those who should have been their protectors—the fathers, the brothers, the husbands—turned their backs and allowed the predators to feast.
The Divine Wrath
But God was not silent. The cries of the oppressed reached the ears of the Almighty. The injustice that had long been allowed to fester in Edomiah did not escape His notice. He saw the suffering of the women, and He saw the wickedness of the men who had supported the wrongdoers. His wrath was kindled against those who were complicit in the evil, for they had contributed to the destruction of the innocent.
Jeremiah 22:17 (KJV): “But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it.”
The men of Edomiah had eyes but could not see the destruction they were causing. Their hearts were consumed with greed, with power, and with selfish ambition. But God saw their actions, and His judgment was upon them. The city that once flourished would soon crumble, for the blood of the innocent called out for justice.
The time had come for the Lord to deliver His judgment.
The Fall of Edomiah
One day, a great shaking took place. The ground trembled beneath the feet of the people, and a mighty storm cloud gathered above the city. The men who had supported the violators, the men who had turned a blind eye to the suffering, now felt the full weight of God’s judgment.
Amos 5:24 (KJV): “But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.”
The flood of judgment descended upon Edomiah like a mighty river, washing away the filth of corruption and oppression. The men who had supported the wicked, who had been silent in the face of evil, found themselves stripped of their power. The wealth they had accumulated through their wickedness was taken from them, their homes destroyed, and their names forgotten.
But it was not only the men who supported the wicked who faced judgment. The city itself was laid bare. The walls that had once protected the corrupt were now torn down, and the streets that had been filled with sin were emptied. The righteous, those who had been oppressed and silenced, began to rise from the ashes.
Psalm 7:9 (KJV): “Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.”
God’s judgment was a purification, a cleansing of the land. The righteous were now free to rebuild, to restore what had been stolen from them. The women who had suffered were lifted up, their voices finally heard, and the men who had once supported the wrongdoers were brought low.
A Call for Repentance
In the end, God’s judgment served as a warning. He calls all men to righteousness and justice, and He will not allow the innocent to suffer without consequence. Those who seek to protect the wicked, who support injustice with their silence, will face His wrath.
Matthew 7:21 (KJV): “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”
Jesus spoke of those who claim righteousness but act in wickedness. They are not known by God, for their hearts are far from Him. The men of Edomiah were such men, but their judgment came swiftly. Let their story be a warning to all, that God sees the actions of the heart and will bring justice to the oppressed.
May those who support evil, who stand idly by while others are harmed, hear the call to repentance before it is too late. For God’s judgment is not to be taken lightly, and His wrath against the wicked is just.
Revelation 22:12 (KJV): “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”
The time of reckoning will come for all. The wicked will be repaid for their deeds, and the righteous will be rewarded. The call to holiness, to justice, and to righteousness is not just a plea—it is a command.
