27/02/2022 - EVIL IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD

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Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served the Baals; Judges 2.11

When people are not taught to fear God, they fall into transgression. The only restraint in this matter is the fear towards the Most High. Those who distance themselves from the Word do wrong things, without worrying and only cares when they are seen by the gossipers. Sinning is a horrible act. The person is trapped by the spirit that instigated them to dishonor the Creator. The Lord teaches us to avoid evil (Romans 12:9).

The Scriptures record God’s will as well as guidance for escaping from the devil’s hand (Ephesians 4:27). The right thing to do is to rebuke and ignore him, because the enemy wants to keep man under his control (1 Peter 5:8). If you fall, ask for forgiveness immediately and make an effort not to err again. The return to “freedom” can be costly (Mark 9:43-47).

Temptation is divided into several branches. One of them is that of the flesh: adultery, fornication, and child abuse. Talk about sex only with your better half. The only way out for those who have cheated is to confess their mistake to their spouse. Those who say they would never do this must be careful not to fall into adultery (sex with someone other than their own spouse) or fornication (sex between unmarried people).

Child abuse is sad and so filthy. This act is insane and is one of the most serious cases for those who commit it. The penalty is a minimum of nine years, with no reduction in sentence. Don’t let the devil put this into your mind. Crime definitely is not worth it. 

Everything that the Bible condemns is evil in the eyes of God, and certainly, whoever practices it will be a servant of the devil who tempted him: Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? (Romans 6:16). Why submit to Satan when there is a God who cares for the faithful servant? Giving in to temptation causes tremendous harm. Pray!

At first it is just a small thought, but then temptation comes in such a subtle way that you don’t even recognize it as such. Jesus made a division between the devil and Him by declaring: The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly (John 10:10). So be wise and despise what the devil says, for he wants you as his servant forever!

After the sin, comes the worst part: Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; all Your waves and billows have gone over me (Psalm 42:7). The new generation of Israelites did what was evil in the eyes of God. Then there was the most disastrous consequence: they began to worship demons!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares