Spiritual Thoughts

  Friday Tale ~ Why Is There Evil? W hy  did God create evil? The answer struck me to the core of my soul!      A science professor at the university asked his students the following question: “Everything that exists was created by God?”     One student bravely answered – “Yes, created by God.” “Did God create everything?” the professor asked.     "Yes, sir," replied the student.     The professor asked, “If God created everything, then God created evil, since it exists. And according to the principle that our deeds define ourselves, then God is evil.”     The student became silent after hearing such an answer. The professor was very pleased with himself. He boasted to students for proving once again that faith in God is a myth.     Another student raised his hand and said, “Can I ask you a question, professor?”    "Of course," replied the professor.     The student got up and asked,...

  T here are two freedoms: the false,   where a man is free to do what he likes; and the true, where a man is free to do what he ought. ~ Robert Roberts   L ive as free people, BUT do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's servants. ~ 1 Peter 2:16

  Friday Tale - Two Wolves   O ne evening an old Cherokee Indian told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all.   One is Evil . It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.   The other is Good . It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."   The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"   The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."  ~ Unknown   H e who is slow to anger has great understanding BUT he who is quick-tempered exalts folly. ~ Proverbs 14:9

Y ou can be a good person with a good heart and still say NO. ~ Author Unknown     T urn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. ~ Psalm 34:14

"The best way to destroy an enemy           is to make him a friend." - Abraham Lincoln To the contrary, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:20-21

"It is too late to be on our guard  when we are in the midst of evils."                                    - Seneca You belong to God, so keep away from all these evil things. Try your best to please God and to be like Him. Be faithful, loving, dependable, and gentle. 1 Timothy 6:11