I have to bring this up from time to time. Some people talk like the devil [little d devil] is the opposite of God.What ever we think about the devil, he is not the opposite of God. He is a created being. He has a beginning. He is not eternal. He was an archangel just like Michael and Gabriel.
What do we think about Gabriel? Do we think Gabriel knows everything? Do we think he is everywhere all at the same time? No we don't. We think he is an angel. So is the devil, he is a fallen angel. He can't be at everyone's house, tempting all of us at the same time. We are usually tempted by our own lusts and we need to take responsibility for that and stop blaming a big D Devil. Some people just like to have someone else to blame.
We have to decide whether we live in a world dominated by an evil spirit or whether we live in a world that still belongs to God. Let's stop talking about angels, good or evil, and focus on God. As for me, this is my Father's world!! The fight with the devil was won on the cross. We have the right and the opportunity now to live our lives focused on God and his love.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
2 comments:
Love it. Thanks Jeff.
Wow! I've never heard that explained so succinctly. Thank you. That's a blog I want to share with my boys. I've never been able to articulate that concept as clearly as you just did.
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