GOOD vs. EVIL

Good vs. Evil begins in Genesis 2:9. Evil ends in Revelation 18:2 with the destruction of Babylon.
First, let us look at the definitions of these two words.
GOOD: virtue, righteousness, goodness, morality, integrity, honesty, truth, and honor.
EVIL: wicked, bad, wrong, immoral, sinful, corrupt, depraved, malicious, demonic, monstrous, despicable, atrocious, heinous, contemptible, and horrible.

The Bible divides the definition of evil into two categories. Evil against one another and evil against God. The majority of people would agree that evil is real. If you don’t believe that evil is real then you must live in a bubble. Just look at what is happening in our country and the world. It is having devastating effects on the world and has for centuries.

There are groups of people that say, since God is the creator of everything, He is the creator of evil. We that believe in God the Creator know that according to the Bible that God is not the creator of evil, but that Satan is. Satan has the ability to twist men’s mind so that they are convinced of anything that is against God and His righteousness. God created man so that he is free and has the ability to make his own decisions. Would you want it any other way? Otherwise you would be a robot. After God created man, He gave him instructions, and later He gave us the book of instructions, the Bible. Remember you are free to make your own choices. It is like you buying something that comes with instructions to put it together. You can chose to follow the instructions or not. The instructions regarding assembly make life easier, so does the Bible. It requires reading and studying so that you will know the truth that sets you free.

Evil began when Satan choose to disobey God. Satan then tempted God’s creation of man and woman by causing disobedience to God’s command. In the freedom that Adam and Eve were given, they choose to disobey God. God did not create evil; it is the result of people exercising their freedom by wrong decisions. God has given each one of us the freedom to make our own choices whether it is right or wrong, good or bad, or whatever the case may be. By our own choices we choose to commit evil whether in the form of sin or by our actions that may cause pain to someone. You alone and no one else is responsible when you chose to commit evil. By taking that first step in letting temptation enter your mind (soul) it grows into a sin. Evil then begins to cause you to come up with all kinds of excuses that it is OK to carry on. Most often this scenario will turn bad and you are faced with the consequences. Furthermore, you then decide that it is all God’s fault and play the blame game. Everyone must realize that evil does not have existence in and of itself. It only exist with those that let it take over their lives.

So, I ask you, what is more evil than calling God a liar and then expecting Him to bless you and answer your prayers? Are you familiar with Matthew 4:4 (KJV) where Jesus replied to Satan’s temptation; It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. The key word in this verse is every. Not just a few that fit your program, but every word that God has spoken. Hebrews 11:3 says that God created everything by speaking it into existence. It is by faith that we accept these verses and the following verses:
Romans 12:21 (KJV) 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Corinthians 15:33 (KJV) 33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Psalm 37:27 (KJV) 27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
These three verses are just a few of many verses that speak of good and evil. Evil is having horrible effects on our country and the world today. Satan is gaining momentum as predicted in the Scriptures. It is becoming so bad that brother is turning against brother and sister against sister over subjects that may or may not be explained clearly in the Bible. The truth in any subject only comes by the Holy Spirit. Not everyone is at the same level of knowledge regarding anyone subject of the Bible. Your level of understanding is determined by how surrendered you are to the leadership of the Holy Spirit and not of your own understanding.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (KJV) 16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
There is a saying that I believe everyone should come to understand. It is: ‘Do not let the word (Bible) prevent you from knowing the Word (Jesus).’
John 16:33 (KJV) These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.
Do you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Have you invited Him into your life? When you surrender your life to Jesus, He will send His Holy Spirit unto you so that your spirit will unite with the Holy Spirit and he will guide you into the truth. Love to all.