Avoiding Evil

Most of us would agree that evil is the opposite of good. Sometimes it is 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 which is which.  That is why it is so valuable to have God's word to help us sort out what is truly evil and avoid it. 

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 gives us many examples of good and evil behaviour in the Bible and He does this so we can learn how to follow His ways and be safe.  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 tons of trouble but those who work for good find peace and happiness. 

Knowing the difference between good and evil and making a choice for good is not always easy or convenient but God will help us, if we ask Him.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Help me today to avoid doing evil things by practicing what You say is right and good.  Help me to be conscious of Your guidance when I am heading down a wrong path.  Give me the willingness to turn away from evil and to pursue good.  Amen

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