The only way evil can be conquered is when we confront it, even though we may wish to ignore it, or pretend evil does not exist, yet it does. We cannot hide our heads in the sand nor run away from evil, simply in order to make our own lives 'comfortable'!
Why do so many Christians behave so timidly? When did we become too frightened to speak the Truth, not our truth but Gods Truth? For we have already gained the Victory through Christ our Lord!
The twentieth century has been an age of unbridled evil, where the world has suffered under two world wars, with millions of innocent deaths, and the sacrifices of our brave fighting men and women in the forces. It is also the century where Communism thrived, overturning a Reigning Monarch, and with untold savagery upon the Russian people, where many millions more died of 'planned' starvation or in the Gulags. Where billions of unborn babies are slaughtered and this murder of the innocents is called 'pro choice'!
Many may think but how can God condone evil, they forget that God does not instigate nor condone evil! He does allow man his free will and God will not interfere with mans free will even if that will is to do evil!
The biggest problem for many is not being able to recognise evil for what it is, and in failing to acknowledge the guiding Principality of Evil! Our fight is not against our fellow man, but it IS against the Principality that guides those who embrace it, we must not make this war into personal vendettas!
Then how can we win, what weapons do we have?
We have the Word of Truth that cuts deep within the heart of man, and our greatest weapon is Prayer, which strengthens us through the battles we face. We also have our Shepherd who did not leave us orphans, but guides us through the minefield of Satan’s lies and distortions, through the Wisdom of The Holy Spirit.
Satan is the disturber of peace, NOT the keeper of it; he is also the great Accuser, though he be the Father of Lies. Our Lord does not accuse the penitent sinner, for Jesus is Merciful to all who come to Him with a sorrowful and contrite heart. It is Satan who accuses all it is he who is the great finger pointer, it is also he who is merciless.
In order to fight the good fight we need to recognise and acknowledge what the guiding Principality is in each mans heart, not through judging but through the Fruits that are displayed for the discernment of the wise. For whatever the fruit be, it is soon made evident, whether it be the fruits of the Spirit, which is, love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. There is the opposing 'spirit', which is, sexual immorality, impurity, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy etc.
Since we have been given these guiding Principles then why are we so confused or unable to recognise evil for what it is?
It is when we allow our emotions to rule our hearts and minds, it is then we are left flailing at shadows, in an attempt to fight an enemy we have failed to see. We then go on and use the very same weapons our enemies use as we try to defend ourselves against what and whom?
As I have stated the Victory has been won, then why are so many on the defensive if their conscience is clear before God? To whom do they owe an explanation? It is when we place our focus on mans opinions that we lose focus on our Lord and Savior, who is the ONLY one who can Judge a mans heart and soul!
So for those who instigate all manner of evil, speak with unbridled hatred, their 'fruits' are not hidden, not from man and certainly not from God! And it is to these who live by the Principality of darkness, that we are not called upon to engage in conversation, nor do we need to justify ourselves, for those who live in the Light, embrace and live the Truth!
For when Jesus was confronted in the desert with Satan’s eager temptations, our Lord did not engage in a conversational dialogue with evil. Our Lord instead spoke the Truth, and it was Satan who fled in impotent rage as he plotted to draw another into his evil fold.
Remember our war is not against persons but against Principalities! Let us then go forth with the Truth of God's Word as a Sword to pierce the darkness and the weapon of Prayer to overcome with love, that which was instigated by hate!
For the Victory HAS been Won by our Lord and Savior, let us behave as victorious soldiers, as the fight for individual souls continues, for our hope lays in God and not ourselves.
Peace of Christ to you ALL
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