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Developing a Biblical Framework for Dealing with Evil in This World
Romans 12:17–21; Ephesians 6:10–13

Response 1: Recognize the Reality and Source of Evil

Key Texts: Genesis 3:1–7, 1 John 5:19

• Evil Originates in Rebellion Against God — Satan, Sin, and Human Fallenness
• Scripture Doesn’t Minimize Evil, but Names it and Unmasks its Source
• Don’t Be Naïve; Evil is Real and Spiritual in Nature

Response 2: Remember God’s Sovereignty Over Evil

Key Texts: Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28, Colossians 2:15

1. “Evil is real”
2. “Evil is genuinely evil”

God is never the author of evil, but He is sovereign over it.

The cross is the ultimate example—humanity’s greatest evil became God’s greatest act of redemption.

Response 3: Resist Evil Spiritually, Not Just Naturally

Key Texts: Ephesians 6:10–13, 2 Corinthians 10:3–5

1. Being Aware of Your Surroundings (Natural) -Spiritual- Evil doesn’t always appear as danger.
2. Setting Healthy Boundaries (Natural) -Spiritual- Being mindful of what we allow into our minds, our media, and our influence.
3. Using Logic and Reason (Natural) -Spiritual- Evil often appeals to reason that sounds good, but contradicts truth.
4. Practicing Self-Control (Natural) -Spiritual- True self-control is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23). It’s not about sheer willpower; it’s about yielding to the Spirit’s power.

• Our Struggle is Not Against Flesh and Blood
• God Equips Us with Spiritual Armour

Response 4: Rest in the Promise of Ultimate Justice

Key Texts: Revelation 19:11–16, 21:1–4

The rider on the white horse symbolizes His authority to judge evil and bring final victory over all opposition.

Examples of Gospel-Centered Hope as We Rest in the Promise of Ultimate Justice:

1. Patient endurance in trials: Trust that current hardships are not the final word, but part of God’s redemptive plan.
2. Comforting the suffering: Encourage those enduring injustice with the promise of Christ’s return and God’s ultimate justice.
3. Living with Kingdom perspective: Make decisions and act in love, knowing God will ultimately set all things right.

Resting in the promise of ultimate justice transforms daily life. Knowing that Christ will return, judge evil, and make all things new allows believers to endure suffering with hope, act with integrity, and encourage one another in faith, confident that God’s righteous Kingdom will triumph forever.

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