Our world is full of spiritual dangers.
Evil is all around us.
Ephesians 6:12 tells us this:
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the worldly forces of this darkness, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

What are we to do?
Ephesians 6:10-11
¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Yehova and in His mighty power. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of Yehova, so that you are able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
First of all, we must remember it is the power of Yehova that will defeat evil. We do not do this in or of our own power.
Secondly, we must put on the full armor of Yehova.
Not just the parts and pieces that we like, but the whole armor.
How?
Ephesians 6:13
Therefore, take up the full armor of Yehova, so that you may be able to resist when the times are evil, and after you have done everything, to stand firm.
We must resist, and stand firm!
Ephesians 6:14
Stand firm then! Buckle the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness.
Again, stand firm!
And wear truth and righteousness!
Ephesians 6:15
¹⁵ Strap up your feet in readiness with the Good News of shalom.
Be ready!!
And be ready with the Good News!
Ephesians 6:16
¹⁶ Above all, take up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 
We must have faith!! 
It makes us impervious to the attacks of the evil one!
Ephesians 6:17
¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of Yehova. 
And don’t forget the awaiting salvation, for those who endure until the end.
And more importantly, recognize your weapon.
We do not fight evil with the weapons of men, but with the Word of Yehova!
Ephesians 6:18
¹⁸ Pray in the Ruach on every occasion, with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, keep alert with perseverance and supplication for all the kedoshim.
And do not forget to pray, on every occasion.
Be alert.
Persevere.
And pray for all the saints [kedoshim, the elect, the saved, those in covenant with the Father].

We know from scripture that danger lurks.
We live in this world, but we are not of this world.
In Ephesians 6, we are given instructions on what to do about the evil all around us.
All of the instructions revolve around the good things of scripture, not by focusing on the evil things of this world.

I’ve seen Torah communities take a dreadful turn towards the study of evil.  Instead of concentrating on the scriptures, some have shifted their focus, their time, and their energy to studying the deceit, lies, and evil in this world.
Nonstop.
I did not find this in the instructions above.
Nowhere in Ephesians 6 are we told to go out and search for and study the evils around us.
But that is exactly what many do, and they do so thinking it is a good thing.
This scripture is often quoted as their reason why:
Ephesians 5:11-12
¹¹ Take no part in the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them— ¹² for it is disgraceful even to mention the things that are done by them in secret.
We are told to expose the evil of darkness.
It says so, right there in Ephesians 5.
But does it really?
How do we reconcile this idea with Psalm 101:3?
I will set nothing wicked before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; It shall not cling to me.
How do we not set wicked things before our eyes, and yet seek out, study, and research wicked things in order to expose them?

We are commanded to study and meditate upon the Torah. We are to write it upon our doorposts and teach it to our children.
Nowhere in scripture are we told to chase after and study all the evil and dark things of this world.
But what about that thing in Ephesians 5?
but rather expose them—

Well, let’s take a closer look at that.
When I read Ephesians 5:1-20, I see a very different meaning than if I only consider verses 11-12.

EPHESIANS 5:1-20
Walk in the Light
Therefore be imitators of Yehova, as dearly loved children; 2 and walk in love, just as Messiah also loved us and gave Himself up for us as an offering and sacrifice to Yehova for a fragrant aroma. 3 But sexual immorality and any impurity or greed—don’t even let these be mentioned among you, as is proper for kedoshim. 4 Obscene, coarse, and stupid talk are also out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. 5 Know for certain that no immoral, indecent, or greedy person—who is really an idol worshipper at heart—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Messiah and Yehova.
6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things Yehova’s judgment comes on the children of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them. 8 For once you were darkness, but now in union with Yehova you are light. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth), 10 trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather refute [expose] them— 12 for it is disgraceful even to mention the things that are done by them in secret. 13 Yet everything exposed by the light is being made visible, 14 for everything made visible is light. This is why it says,
“Wake up, O sleeper!
Rise from the dead,
and Messiah will shine on you.”
15 So pay close attention to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise. 16 Make the most of your time because the days are evil. 17 For this reason do not be foolish, but understand what Yehova’s will is. 18 And do not get drunk on wine, for that is recklessness. Instead, be filled with the Ruach, 19 speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your heart to Yehova— 20 always giving thanks for everything to Yehova the Father, in the name of the Yeshua the Messiah.

Context is everything.
Are we told to chase after the evils of the world and expose them?
Nope.
First of all, let’s take a close look at the word “expose” used in verse 11. When we look at the Greek, it appears to be a mistranslation.
If we go to the interlinear, the definition of the word elencho is as follows:
ἐλέγχω elénchō, el-eng’-kho; of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish:—convict, convince, tell a fault, rebuke, reprove.
Elencho is translated as “expose” in most bibles, but this definition is not included in the Strong’s or Thayer Lexicon.
The word “expose” is used as part of the “Outline of Biblical Usage” and many people think this is a definition. However, it is important to understand that the “Outline of Biblical Usage” simply shows how the word is used in the King James version of the bible, regardless of whether or not it is the right translation.
If we refer to the Strong’s definition and Thayer’s Greek Lexicon, we get the actual definition, not a recording of how the word is used (right or wrong) in KJV.
This changes everything. We are not to go out and research the evil things of this world, looking to “expose” them.
Instead, verse 11 is telling us to refute, confute, and admonish the evil things of darkness. How does this idea line up with the other 19 verses in this passage of scripture?

Ephesians 5 tells us:
– to walk in the light
– how to behave
– not to allow ourselves to be deceived
– it is disgraceful to even speak of these dark things
– tells us to be wise, not unwise
– do not follow false doctrine, but be filled with the Ruach.
– verse 19 is important – do not speak of these disgraceful things, but instead, “speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your heart to Yehova”
– and give thanks

Just as Psalm 101:3 tells us not to place evil things before our eyes, Ephesians 5:19 tells us not to speak of these things.
Does this mean they cannot be mentioned, ever, for any reason, or at any cost?
No, we are to refute them.
If someone tries to introduce evil ways into our body of believers, we are to refute and admonish those evil ways. We do not allow them.
Verse 19 is telling us to not make these things our focus.  We are not to seek them out, study, research, and expose them.
The remainder of verse 19 helps this context by telling us what we are to do. Do we concentrate on and discuss the evils of this world?
Nope.
We are to:
Instead, be filled with the Ruach, 19 speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your heart to the Lord— 20 always giving thanks for everything to God the Father, in the name of the Lord Yeshua the Messiah.

Our focus is to be upon truth and righteousness.
We are to walk in faith, to stand firm!
We are to pray.
We are to wield the weapon of Yehova, and that is His Word.
We are to focus on good things, the things of Yehova.
We do not have to sort out all the evil deceit and deeds of this world.

It is dangerous to extract Ephesians 5:11-12 from all of Ephesians chapters 5 and 6 and create [false] doctrine with them out of context. The mistranslation or misuse of the Greek word ἐλέγχω elénchō does not help, but reading the whole chapters in context will sort that out for us, even without looking it up.

It is extremely important that we study the scriptures, and not just take one or two verses and create new ideas with them as they stand alone.
No, I do not believe we are to expose dark matters.
They exist. Everywhere. All around.
We are not to put them before our eyes.
We are not to speak of these disgraceful things.
Instead, we are to focus on this, just as it is commanded:
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Shema Israel, ADONAI Eloheinu, ADONAI Echad
⁴ “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. ⁵ Love Yehova your Elohim with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. ⁶ These words, which I am commanding you today, are to be on your heart. ⁷ You are to teach them diligently to your children, and speak of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down and when you rise up. ⁸ Bind them as a sign on your hand, they are to be as frontlets between your eyes, ⁹ and write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

Now, having said all of this, and looking at a few scriptures, I am not saying we should all stick our heads in the sand…

Yes, evil exists.
Yes, it is all around us.
If a situation arises where it needs to be addressed, or even rebuked, then do so.
Do not ignore it.
The point I’m trying to make today is in regard to those who seek out all of the evil they can possibly find.
People who study it non-stop, and even worse, post it in Torah fellowship groups non-stop, forcing everyone else to have it before their eyes.
If you are one of those people, take stock and determine why you are doing this.
Is it because you find it interesting and fascinating?
Is it because you find it entertaining?
Do you prefer this over a Torah portion study?