" EVIL "

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of Evil (adj) 1- wicked 2- Causing or threatening distress or harm. Countless times throughout the Bible we see God showing his Love and Patience toward men and women in order to save them. Although He realizes that their hearts are Evil, He continues to try to reach them. When we Sin or Fall Away from God we surely deserve to be destroyed by his judgment. But God has promised never again to destroy everything on earth until the judgment day when Christ Returns to Destroy Evil forever. Now every change of season is a reminder of his promise. As Christians, we cannot avoid every kind of Evil because we live in a sinful world. We can, however, make sure that we don't give a foothold by avoiding tempting situations and concentrating on obeying God. When tempted to return Evil for Evil, leave revenge to God and spare yourself the dreadful consequences of sin. Sometimes curiosity can cause us to stumble. Knowledge of evil is harmful if the evil becomes too tempting to resist. To resist curiosity about harmful practices shows discretion and obedience. Last Point: Have you ever wondered why God doesn't punish all evil immediately. You know we're not alone when we wonder why evil seems to prevail (Job 10:3; 21:1-18; Jeremiah 12:1; Habakkuk 1:2-4, 12-19). God promises to deal with sin, but in his time, not ours. Actually it is good news that God doesn't punish us immediately because we all have sinned and deserve God's punishment. Until Next Time... Jim,