Tag Archives: evil

Spiritual Warfare; November 4, 2018

Posted on November 6, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. It’s interesting how much … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Evil; September 16, 2018

Posted on September 18, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. After having told his readers to present their bodies as living sacrifices to God in verse 1, Paul discussed the gifts we’ve been given to do that … Continue reading →

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Good and Evil; December 1, 2017

Posted on December 5, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 3:5 “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” It’s fascinating that the devil’s temptation in the Garden of Eden is still operative … Continue reading →

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Resentment; November 6, 2017

Posted on November 10, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 73:21-22 When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you. This Psalm is a very interesting exposition of the dangers of resentment. Verses 25 and 26 have … Continue reading →

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September 23, 2016

Posted on September 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 1:13 Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrong. Why then do you tolerate the treacherous? Why are you silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? This is a question … Continue reading →

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June 2, 2016

Posted on June 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 7:9 O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. For once I prefer the turn of phrase in the NIV to that in the Japanese. … Continue reading →

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February 18, 2016

Posted on February 19, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. This speaks to a deeply entrenched human trait. In Japanese culture, … Continue reading →

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February 26, 2015

Posted on March 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. From verse 9 on this is like a waterfall of good advice, with one or two pithy zingers per verse. Any one of those is worth writing … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger. As I read this just now it … Continue reading →

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February 3, 2015

Posted on February 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 13:11 “I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless. This verse should be a real … Continue reading →

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