I’m feeling revolted

Feeling revolted arises when we experience deep disgust, repulsion, or moral offense in response to something we find offensive or abhorrent. It’s your heart signaling that what you’ve witnessed or experienced is so morally or ethically wrong that it causes a strong, visceral reaction. This feeling can be intense, often accompanied by a sense of physical discomfort or the desire to distance ourselves from what is wrong. While feeling revolted can be a natural response to sin or wrongdoing, it's important to process this feeling carefully and allow God to guide how we react—calling us to both uphold righteousness and offer grace.

What You Might Be Feeling Right Now

You might feel physically or emotionally disgusted by something you’ve encountered—whether it’s an immoral act, something unethical, or behavior that violates your sense of decency. This feeling of revulsion may cause you to want to withdraw or push away what you’ve witnessed. Revolt often arises in response to injustice, corruption, or actions that contradict God’s holiness. While the reaction is strong, it’s important to channel these feelings toward righteous responses that reflect God’s justice and mercy.

God’s Heart for You in Revolt

Proverbs 6:16-19
"There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community."
God clearly detests evil, especially acts that harm others or promote falsehood. When we feel revolted by sin or wrongdoing, it is a reflection of God’s own righteous anger against these very things. God’s heart is for justice, and He is repulsed by actions that hurt others or dishonor His holiness.

Isaiah 1:16-17
"Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong. Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow."
God calls us to take action in response to injustice. If our feelings of revulsion come from witnessing wrongs or sin, we are called to seek justice, defend the oppressed, and stand up for what is right. This is a righteous response that aligns with God’s heart for justice and mercy.

John 2:15
"So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables."
Jesus Himself felt a strong reaction to injustice and dishonor in the temple. His revulsion was an act of righteous anger, where He stood up for the sanctity of His Father’s house. Similarly, when we feel revolted by wrongdoing, it is appropriate to take action that reflects God’s values, but it must be done in righteousness.

What You Can Do Right Now

• Acknowledge the Source of Your Feelings: Reflect on why you feel revolted. Is it due to sin, injustice, or unethical behavior? Is it a righteous reaction, or is there a personal bias influencing your response? Ask God to help you discern the truth.
• Respond with Righteous Anger: If your feelings of revulsion stem from sin or injustice, take action that promotes righteousness. This could mean standing up for what is right, speaking out against injustice, or taking steps to correct wrongdoing.
• Check Your Heart: While it’s important to stand against evil, ensure that your actions come from a heart of love and humility. Don’t let anger or disgust turn into hatred. Seek God’s guidance in how to address these situations with grace.
• Pray for Justice and Healing: Ask God to bring justice and healing to the situation that has revolted you. Pray for the restoration of those affected by wrongdoing and for God’s righteousness to prevail.

A Prayer for This Moment

"Lord, I am feeling revolted by what I have seen or encountered, and I bring these feelings to You. Please help me to discern what is righteous in Your eyes and to respond with justice and mercy. Guide me in standing up for what is right without allowing anger to lead me astray. Thank You for Your heart for justice, and for empowering me to act in accordance with Your will. Amen."