Tag Archives: good and evil

Virtue can’t hurt you

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Steve Simms

When a society makes virtues (high moral qualities) undesirable, it’s in trouble. A culture that mocks virtues will gravitate toward anarchy. Virtue is continually under attack. It’s easy to abandon it. I need to oppose the evil inclinations within me … Continue reading →

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“Judge not,” doesn’t mean “applaud wrong”

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Steve Simms

“Judge not,” doesn’t mean that we should applaud unethical behavior. If I hadn’t earned God’s judgment, I wouldn’t need His grace. “The wages of sin is death.” The Good News isn’t that God’s okay with your behaviors. It’s that God’s … Continue reading →

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Two consenting adults

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Steve Simms

It is said that two consenting adults can’t do wrong together. However, to consent to wrong is wrong. Two consenting adults can do wrong together, even privately. Adultery’s an example.

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Their are rong waze to spell & their are rong waze to live.

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Steve Simms

Curiosity points in many directions. We can follow it to godliness or to evil. Their are rong waze to spell and their are rong waze to live. Everybody believes in right and wrong. When we are mistreated, our first impulse … Continue reading →

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Don’t settle for Christiapathy

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Steve Simms

It’s easy to miss out on miracles if you’re not willing to look for one. A dead church is out of sync with the risen Jesus. It saddens me that church services are often run as if Jesus is dead and … Continue reading →

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Who’s responsible for evil?

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Steve Simms

When you speak out against evil and wrongdoing, don’t ignore your own life and heart. If you watch evil, think evil, are entertained by evil, you’ll have a hard time not embracing evil and being influenced by it. If we won’t allow … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by voices from another world

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Steve Simms

We’re surrounded by another world That most people seldom notice; However, when we listen quietly, We can hear inner voices from there. One torments and seduces towards evil. The other comforts and steers towards love. The voice we learn to … Continue reading →

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“I’m a good person,” is a stealth oxymoron

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Steve Simms

Are you a “good person”? According to Jesus the phrase, “I’m a good person,” is a stealth oxymoron. Jesus said; “No one is good–except God alone.” (Mark 10:18) In fact, Jesus calls 3 groups of people “evil” or “wicked:” 1) His … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Halloween Challenge! (Reformation Day.)

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Steve Simms

–The greatest challenge for Halloween is not decorating, or getting a costume that suits you, or which party to go to, or getting the kids ready for trick or treating, or even the weather. The greatest challenge is to take … Continue reading →

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Roundabout/Round Robin Meetings Release Creativity & Power

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

Roundabout/round robin meetings are powerful tools for being healed from life wounds, overcoming issues, and experiencing freedom and joy. (Some people call them support groups.) –The battle between good and evil is not nation against nation or law enforcement against … Continue reading →

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