Is evil increasing (Jacksonville, FL)

Is evil increasing

This is a KJV Bible study guide. (Author unknown)Evil is coming out of the closet. No more hiding in the darkness we can see it in the daylight. The problem with defining Evil centers around perspective. Those who are captive of sin have a different world view of Evil. This passage from Isaiah reveals why one man s evil is another mans good.Isaiah 5 20 Woe unto them that call evil good and good evil that put darkness for light and light for darkness that put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter A view of self without the Biblical mirror provided by God gives off a false self image (no moral compass that originates from God). We see ourselves as the experts on right and wrong. Our rationale is primarily guided by our feelings and emotions. Pride rules our decision making and pride separates us from God. That view is 100% wrong Proverbs 14 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man but the end thereof are the ways of death.The Bible (God s word) is the only moral guide we have. Outside of it we have chaos. Without a clear moral code (compass) we have everyone deciding for themselves what is their moral truth (subjective moral reasoning SMR). We see it all around us men and women making decisions and choices that are Biblically wrong and in some instances even evil. They justify and rationalize what they do as right for them declaring their decisions and actions to be truth (Again SMR).In the Bible God reveals Himself to us the origin of mankind the fallen nature of mankind in sin the redemptive work of Jesus Christ clarity on what is good and evil. The only world view that counts is the one that is provided by the creator of the world. We can never get clarity on life by using a starting position that discounts the creator of all life. God is the Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end. He is Truth He is the starting point for all life. They justify and rationalize what they do as right for them declaring their decisions and actions to be truth .Again see Proverbs 14 12 above.This article is about the RISE of EVIL in our time. I am not saying there is more evil now than any other time in our world.It certainly seems that way yet evil has always made its presence known on the earth. What I do believe we are seeing now is a Rise of Evil in this time on earth all around us and it is undeniable it is becoming more apparent (more cameras around). One of the key indicators that evil is on the rise at this hour in history can be seen in our cultural unity around sinful behavior. Here are several terms and words we have become familiar with in recent years Mandates Cancel Culture Social Justice Critical Race Theory LGBTQ Silence is Violence White Privilege. Even if you do not fully understand these words and terms you have likely heard them mentioned.They are different but they have one thing in common they seek universal compliance. There is no room for dissent. No discussion no other point of view than the cultural acceptable view. We have seen this throughout history where one group or another rise to power and seek to transform cultural thinking actions behaviors. What we see that stands out in our day is the demand for compliance. In the 70 s we had an overall cultural attitude of live and let live . In other words you do your thing and I will do mine we don t have to agree we must just be tolerant of one another.In our day live and let live has been replaced with what I choose to doyou must accept defend and promote. In such a culture morality loses its definition. There is very real social pressure to conform to group think don t do it don t compromise Legislators are passing laws (mans laws not Gods laws) written to defend immorality. The psalmist wrote Behold he travaileth with iniquity and hath conceived mischief and brought forth falsehood. (Psalm 7 14) Those in power are seeking to determine truth for everyone. The battles rage in court the losses out weigh the wins. The practice of true Christianity is at risk as the hammer of evil rises to crush it.Throughout history there have been evil empires. What we see now is the coming together of a ONE WORLD empireor system (set up for the soon arrival of the Antichrist) that seeks the submission of all mankind. An empire or system where evil is called good and good is called evil. As members of the body of Christ we turn to God with this prayer Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end but establish the just for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. (Psalm 7 9) We must answer the call to live our values out loud for all the world to see. Example the prophet Daniel was a captive in an evil empire the Bible tells us he opened the window of his room and prayed aloud three times a day. Daniel inspired other Godly men and women to stand for their faith. Some didn t like it and reported him to the King. Many still do not like to see someone being reverent to God nothing new under the sun.Ecclesiastes 1 9 The thing that hath been it is that which shall be and that which is done is that which shall be done and there is no new thing under the sun. Right is right even when everyone is against it wrong is wrong even when everyone is for it . (William Penn)