Understanding Evil in the Bible and Society
The Bible depicts evil as originating from the Devil and Satan, with men of the world hating God's light and people in sin. The scriptures warn of growing evil in society, hardened consciences, and the need to stand firm in truth. The changing societal landscape is reflected in discussions on marriage laws and increasing violence.
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How does the Bible Depict EVIL? Revealing to us the evil one Devil, Satan (Matt. 13:19; Jn. 17:15; Eph. 6:16; 2 Thess.3:3) Men of this world hate God s light (Jn. 3:19-20) People in sin of the world (Gal. 1:4, Jn. 7:7; I Cor. 5:13, Mk. 7:21-23) Divided focus, hypercritical love, lazy service, presumptuous planning (Matt. 6:22-23; Rom. 12:9; Matt. 25:26,30; Jms. 4:13,15-16) You and me compared to God (Matt. 7:11)
Depart from Truth (I Tim. 4:1) But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. 2 Tim. 2:13 Hardened Conscience (I Tim. 4:2) Personal Antidotes: Understand what comprises grievous times ; ready to suffer persecution; Be grounded in the Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:1-7, 12, 14-17)
Defense of Marriage Act -1996 Respect For Marriage Act - 2022 Recognize same sex marriages and interracial marriages in all 50 states.
Evil World becomes more and more violent (Gen. 6:5, 11)
Curt Booth, Roy Ratcliff, David Hartman Paul Chief of sinners (I Tim. 1:15) Jeffrey Dahmer No , you re to evil You re too sinful. I can t baptize someone like you.
