1 Timothy 4:1-2

But the (Holy) Spirit explicitly and unmistakably declares that in the later times some will turn from the faith, paying attention instead to deceitful and seductive spirits and doctrines of demons, (misled) by the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared as with a branding iron (leaving them incapable of ethical functioning).

Sin is increasing on this earth, and people are choosing to turn away from the faith. Our job now is to keep our focus on Jesus and the Word so we don’t become downtrodden by what we see. Jesus is still in control, and our hearts need not be troubled; this means we must turn away from the negative news and toward the positive power-filled word of God.