When everyone does what’s right in their own eyes

When people turn away from God, chaos follows. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Judges 17:6, which says, “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did what was right in their own eyes.” After entering the Promised Land, God’s people drifted from faith to self-reliance—and the result was moral confusion and suffering. Pastor John explains how prosperity often leads to spiritual apathy, both in ancient Israel and today, yet God’s mercy remains constant. He raises up deliverers and restores all who repent. This episode is a reminder to stay humble, thankful, and faithful to God even in seasons of abundance, trusting that His way—not ours—is the only path to peace.