Walter and Deborah Posted March 27, 2017 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 14 Topic Count: 2,271 Topics Per Day: 0.50 Content Count: 4,396 Content Per Day: 0.97 Reputation: 5,031 Days Won: 3 Joined: 01/13/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/11/1947 Share Posted March 27, 2017 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Psalm 34:15, 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delade3 Posted March 27, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 23 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 179 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 78 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/05/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Walter and Deborah said: The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Psalm 34:15, 16. I did a little search into the Biblical definition of evil Although the world offers a definition of wicked, dangerous, malicious, etc.. as in the character of a person, the Biblical definition is different. The Biblical definition of evil is anything which causes distress such as: sickness, poverty, stress, loss of job, inability to get around, oppression, getting fired.. such as that.. The Biblical definition is not so much against the character of a person more so than a situation which causes oppression and distress. The Biblical definition of evil is also to do wrong, such as running a red light or not cleaning up the urinals after leaving some droplets seeing that the next user might be distressed at seeing another man's droplets. The term The Bible uses to describe the ones who are malicious, murderous, willfully violent against innocence, and such is the term : wicked. And so just as Christ said, we will all suffer from the 'evils' of each day. But then there are also the evil doers and the wicked who are setting snares, breaking into homes, seeking to destroy, seeking to shed innocent blood. Have you never heard of any persons who deliberately go out into the city at night seeking for a fight or to cause trouble for no reason except it is something to do??? So looking at the verse you posted: " The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth." yes, he might not like to look upon those who 'do' evil, who do oppress, who do distress, who do cause sickness, who do cause unwanted things.. and the wicked, those who are wicked and who practice wickedness: They might be the ones who do murder, who do rape, who do not care for other people, who do sell persons for profits, who do capture for slaves, who do steal, who do rob, who do break in and steal. These works are wicked as well as evil. Receiving a letter from the Electricity Company telling me that my electricity is going to be shut down because I didn't pay my bills can be 'evil' but not 'wicked'. To willfully say 'no' to your mother when asked to do something is, evil. To willfully say 'no' to your mother when asked to do something and then slap her in the face for asking you, is wicked. And so there is a difference. But here is a question.. If a person wanted to choose between 1 or the other, what might one choose to be? Evil or Wicked? Maybe 'both'? Even the world says that everything is a 'choice'. And here is what the world is today. Many persons not caring if they are 'evil', 'wicked' or both. Which leads to willful disobedience to all suggestions which contradict their own desires. Have you seen this by chance? Would you call this evil or wicked?? https://pjmedia.com/video/man-beaten-in-fast-food-joint-after-offering-to-pay-for-meal/ A response to the article "Just another white guy getting the crap beaten out of him by black people. This happens so often every day in America, it's not really news anymore. I suppose he just got his white privilege checked." Edited March 27, 2017 by delade3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delade3 Posted March 27, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 23 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 179 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 78 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/05/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) What would you call those 2 people who continued to order lunch while the man lay beaten and bloodied on the ground as if he didn't matter? "As the injured man lay on the ground, two customers apparently ordered dinner as if nothing had happened." Edited March 27, 2017 by delade3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah_ Posted March 27, 2017 Group: Senior Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 791 Content Per Day: 0.24 Reputation: 881 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/07/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted March 27, 2017 The psalm reminds us that God is watching over us, and that He takes our prayers seriously. He is neither blind to injustice nor deaf to the prayers of those who suffer. But those who deliberately offend Him are asking for punishment – and He will not disappoint them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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