The suppression of truth and righteous expression is condemned in Scripture, as those who practice it are seen as actively opposing God's will. In Romans 1:18, the wrath of God is revealed against those who suppress the truth, while Psalms 101:3 expresses a commitment to avoiding wicked and vile things. The Bible also warns against those who hinder others from knowing the truth, as seen in 2 Corinthians 4:4 and Matthew 23:13, where spiritual leaders are criticized for blocking people's path to God. Additionally, Deuteronomy 12:3 instructs the destruction of idols and false worship, highlighting the importance of removing obstacles to true worship.
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The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.
Tear down their altars, smash their sacred pillars, burn up their Asherah poles, cut down the idols of their gods, and wipe out their names from every place.
For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision, who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should not.
But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!” “I tell you,” He answered, “if they remain silent, the very stones will cry out.”