By Pastor Barron Greenwalt, En-Joy Ministries
December 30, 2025

Building on our call for tax refunds amid rampant governmental waste, let’s confront a deeper question: What does the Bible require of Christians when facing corrupt systems? The answer is clear—we must not be silent. Faith demands courageous activism to expose evil and pursue justice.

Biblical Mandate to Confront Corruption

The prophets modeled this boldly: Jeremiah 22:3 commands, “Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed.” Psalm 82:3-4 urges defending the weak against unjust rulers. When kings oppressed, prophets declared God’s judgment—no exemption for authority.

In the New Testament, Ephesians 5:11 is direct: “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness but instead expose them.” Turning a blind eye to fraud, waste, or abuse is complicity. Proverbs 24:11-12 warns: Rescue those stumbling to slaughter; God weighs the heart and knows if we say, “We did not know.”

Historical Christian Courage in Action

Throughout history, believers have embodied this: The civil rights movement, led by figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., drew from Scripture’s prophetic call to justice. King’s nonviolent activism—rooted in the Sermon on the Mount, love for neighbor, and exposure of systemic sin—confronted unjust laws peacefully, stirring national repentance.

This mirrors biblical civil disobedience when authority conflicts with God (e.g., Daniel refusing idolatry, Acts 5:29—”We must obey God rather than men”). Yet it’s always redemptive, aimed at restoration.

Applying It Today: No More Silence on Corruption

In late 2025, DOGE hearings and GAO reports expose billions lost to improper payments, fraudulent programs, and unchecked waste—funds meant for citizens but vanishing without accountability. Scandals persist with no hammer falling on perpetrators. This is modern oppression: taxing the diligent to fuel inefficiency and elite gain.

As Christians, we must act: Pray for exposure (Psalm 94:16—”Who rises up for me against the wicked?”), speak truth publicly, support biblical reforms (abolishing wasteful agencies, ending the Fed’s unchecked power), and vote for leaders who fear God. Joshua 1:9 commands courage: “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you.”

Our goal? Restore a godly nation where morality reigns, politicians are accountable, and justice flows (Amos 5:24).

Let us humble ourselves, pray, and turn from wickedness (2 Chronicles 7:14). God will heal our land. Join the conversation below. Together, let’s be salt and light!

In His service, Pastor Barron Greenwalt, En-Joy Ministries