Most of us would agree that evil is the opposite of good. It may also be helpful to think of evil as the absence of good. We live in a mixed-up world where people mix good and evil for their own purposes, and it is hard to know what really is evil and what is good. That is why it is so valuable to have God's Word in the Bible to help us sort out what is truly evil, and then choose to do good.
Good people are honest and fair in all they do, but those who are evil lie and cannot be trusted. Evil people use their words to hurt others, but the words from good people can save others from danger. The wicked are trapped by their foolish words, but good people escape from such trouble. (Proverbs 12:5-6, 13 ERV)
God says that when we lie, we are acting in an evil way. The same is true when we speak angry, mean, and hurtful words to another. We need to regularly consult with God to sort out what is foolish and what is helpful, or we will find ourselves trapped in trouble we create.
In the Bible, God gives us many examples of good and evil behaviour, and He does this so we can learn how to be safe as we follow His ways. Our task is to learn from these examples and put God’s proven ways into practice in all our affairs. People who practice evil end up with lots of trouble but those who work for good find peace and happiness.
People who work for evil make trouble, but those who plan for peace bring happiness. The Lord will keep good people safe, but evil people will have many troubles. (Proverb 12:20-21 ERV)
Knowing the difference between good and evil and making a choice for good is not always easy or convenient but, if we ask Him, God will help us to make the right choice.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to avoid doing evil things by practicing what You say is right and good. Give me the willingness to pursue good and turn away from evil. I acknowledge Your Presence ever with me and Your guidance in all I do. My desire is to avoid evil and help others so that all of us can live peacefully together. Amen
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