Evil Could Win the Battle Unless Good Is Very Very Careful

We’re Not Battling “Craziness.” We’re Battling Evil.

Trevor Thomas – Ever since the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, the American left has been—as my mother likes to put it—in “rare form.” Such “form” these last two years has resulted in obscene fits by individual leftists and, yes, liberal mobs. Someone should ask these petulant, angry leftists—as did my mother when she encountered a tantrum (usually from a child): Do you get a fever with those fits?

The answer is, of course, no, because—in spite of what many have implied as they’ve witnessed the rage, violence, and vulgarities so often employed by today’s liberals—we’re not dealing with sickness, or mere lunacy, craziness, stupidity, or even the deranged. These characterizations are tempting—I’ve used them myself—and often quite accurate, but they fail to describe best what we are dealing with. Source

Battle between good and Evil Part 2

Communist Democrats: The Beast and Enemy Within

Genesis 50:20 “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.” 

Proverbs 28:1 “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”

How can I overcome evil with good?

Romans 12:21 says, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” This verse follows exhortations such as “Bless those who persecute you” (verse 14) and “Do not repay anyone evil for evil” (verse 17). The theme of the passage is how to love with sincerity (verse 9), and the instructions require us to set aside our natural inclinations. God’s way always challenges our fleshly nature and calls us to live at a higher level by the Spirit’s power. The human way is to curse those who curse us and try to overcome evil with more evil. But, according to Romans 12:21, we can only overcome evil with good. God’s goodness is stronger than any evil.

Jesus was the perfect example of overcoming evil with good: “When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly” (1st Peter 2:23). In submitting Himself to the evil of His captors, He conquered sin, Satan, and death (Ephesians 4:8-10). Evil thought it won that day when it nailed Christ to the cross. But because Jesus was fully surrendered to the will and plan of His Father, the Son of God overcame their evil with good. Though the actions against Christ were in themselves evil, Jesus’ death and later resurrection overcame that evil by purchasing forgiveness and eternal life for everyone who would believe (John 1:12; John 3:16-18; John 20:31).

We overcome evil the same way, with good. The Lord says that vengeance belongs to Him and He will repay (Hebrews 10:30). We can entrust ourselves to God, just like Jesus did, and know that He will work even those evil acts committed against us for our good (Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28). When we refuse to respond in kind to those who would persecute us, their evil actions stand alone, whereas retaliation brings us down to the level of the instigators. When two people are fighting, and one is clearly attacking the other, evil is highlighted for all to see. When we return a soft word, a kindness, or generosity to someone who has wronged us, we leave the perpetrator alone in his evil.

Proverbs 25:21-22 says, “If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.” Paul quotes this passage in Romans 12:20, just before his command to “overcome evil with good.” To “heap burning coals on his head” probably refers to the natural response of the enemy to kindness. Nothing makes us feel more shamed and embarrassed by our actions than someone reacting to our hurtful behavior with gentle forgiveness. Kindness in the face of unkindness demonstrates the stark contrast between the two. The goal of a gentle reaction to the enemy is not to embarrass or get the last word but to help facilitate repentance in the evildoer.

If we remember a few key things, we are on our way to overcoming evil with good:

1. I am not the judge; God is. He will do what is right (Genesis 18:25).

2. As a Christian, my response to evil should not copy the world’s behavior but reflect Christ, who is in me (Romans 12:1-2).

3. Keeping my eyes on Jesus helps me know how to respond when I am treated poorly (Hebrews 12:2).

4. God is always watching and evaluating my choices, and He wants to reward me for obeying Him (Matthew 5:43-48).

Jesus reminded the Pharisees that Satan cannot drive out Satan (Matthew 12:25–28). Likewise, evil cannot drive out evil. An evil response only doubles the evil. When we respond to evil in humility and grace, we are proving that good triumphs over wickedness. We cannot stop people from doing evil, but they cannot force us to participate with them. It takes no power, might, or wisdom to retaliate against evildoers. But returning good for evil is one of the greatest demonstrations of strength.  Source: Got Questions

Well, there is good news, and there is bad news.  So, I will give you the bad news first…  It does not look good for the USA.  Though it appears that President TRUMP gave it everything he had…he is just out numbered.  The force of the UNITED NATIONS is behind Obama and the Demoncrats.  You know the old saying, “You can’t fight City Hall.” The powers behind the powers that be are mighty.  

SO, now the good news,  the only thing we have left is PRAYER.  Hallelujah! That is the best position to be in for most folks.  Why?  Because most people will keep trying anything else…until they run out of options.  When they finally focus on GOD and pray…that is when things happen.  GOD is ALMIGHTY, and nothing is too difficult for HIM.

I, Jon, always tell my daughter, “you must ACT, instead of RE-ACTING”!  Acting is to go into prayer IMMEDIATELY, and re-acting is responding like a Banshee Comanche!  

2nd Chronicles 7:14-15 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.”

Does that mean He will turn our Country around? I hate to have to say this…but NO, we believe it is too late!  It looks as if we are moving into the last ACT of this world as we know it.  Not the end of the story… just the end of life as we knew it.  TRIBULATION is upon us.  Things are going to get worse.  In fact they are going to go from BAD to WORSE and finally to the WORST EVER in HISTORY.  

BUT GOD, is well able to keep in perfect peace those whose eyes are fixed on HIM.  GET CLOSE TO GOD AND STAY THERE.  He will stay with you every step of the way.  Whatever is coming your way…GOD is well able to get you through.  

Do not let yourself become fearful, angry or frustrated.  It is easy to fall into sin if you allow those feelings to fester.  Let go of all of that, and give it to GOD.  Stay at peace, and be loving, kind and forgiving.  It is VERY hard to do with what we are experiencing…but you must.  Leave it all in God’s hands.  It is HIS WORLD and HIS PLAN and it will all happen according to HIS WILL.   PRAY. PRAY. PRAY. 

Proverbs 19:22 “Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”

Proverbs 24:17 “Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: 18 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.”

Proverbs 24:29 “Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.”

Romans 12:17-21 “Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” 

Hebrews 10:30-31 “For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”