What is Evil?

There is evil going on in this world. It's important we recognize it. Our battle, though, is not one to be fought against the people Christ died to save, but against the evil that blinds them to his love. 

I am not Muslim, but I think that as Christians we we should be mindful that Islam teaches that the Greater Jihad (striving) is against sin.

They teach that their prophet said, "The fighter against unbelief is he who fights against his ego in obeying God." (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa aalihi wa Sallam.)

So as we pray for the peace of Israel and for the protection of Christians, Jews, Muslims of different denominations, and the Yazidis in Iraq, pray for the protection of the people, all of whom Christ died for, and pray against the evil that has infiltrated the hearts of men.

Ask God to break your heart for the people you hate, so that you can see them through the tearful eyes He must see all His children through this day in age.

“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44 NIV)

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. (Ephesians 6:12 NIV)