Why all the hate? We have a problem, and it’s spiritual.
Excerpts from Battle Cry Good vs. Evil, Chapter 4, The Mind Is the Battlefield, the Heart Is the Fort:
Watch the news, surf the internet, or simply observe other people and the choices being made. Do we see the love of God, or the hate of Satan? God is love, the devil is hate. So when an individual embraces evil, and their actions affect innocent bystanders, it exposes the devil. Evil creates consequences for others who had no idea that something was about to happen. In an instant, innocent lives can be changed forever. First Peter 5:8 says, “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” This warning to stay alert is directly associated with our need to be constantly aware of a spiritually powerful attaching enemy. Our lack of awareness makes us more vulnerable to Satan’s attacks and easier for him to devour. The word devour is specifically used to help us get a mental picture of a ruthless and brutal enemy. Take a moment to envision a ferocious lion attacking his prey with precision, to overwhelm, conquer, and devour. Now envision Satan attacking us with such precision. Not a pretty sight.
Author’s comments: What we continue to witness, is not a pretty sight. It leaves everyone scrambling to find reasons behind acts of hatred. The answers can’t be found in human explanation. The answers can be found in spiritual explanation. We have a problem, and it’s spiritual.
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