tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158703521964255434.post5619434471835130113..comments2022-12-08T18:12:16.625-06:00Comments on Grow Barefoot: Good & Evil: Who we are in a world of evilGrow Barefoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656457840733088186noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158703521964255434.post-21535476815675611462022-04-25T10:43:40.205-05:002022-04-25T10:43:40.205-05:00Hello maate great blogHello maate great blogPetehttps://www.peterhartman.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158703521964255434.post-23048199346761965272014-09-20T07:04:33.242-05:002014-09-20T07:04:33.242-05:00Thanks for the encouragement! Yes, even God expres...Thanks for the encouragement! Yes, even God expresses a righteous anger and we should hate the evil of this world. The distinction I see in an understanding of the words is self-control. As Christians, it's important that we retain self-control and not lash out in anger. Similar to disciplining children, isn't it? It's important that we deal with a situation and not let bad behavior slide but we must not do so with anger in control rather than the Spirit of God.Grow Barefoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656457840733088186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158703521964255434.post-5273298938097819302014-09-20T07:02:35.936-05:002014-09-20T07:02:35.936-05:00In my life, I also add the message from Romans 12 ...In my life, I also add the message from Romans 12 - hate what is evil; cling to what is good. I think it’s OK to have a righteous anger toward evil, even as God does. We do not have to feel that evil, because it is inevitable in this sin-sick world, is something we simply have to “tolerate”, feel defeated by, or be complacent about. We should hate it, God says! But for me the next thought must be: hate it but don’t dwell on it. Don’t give it the place in your thoughts to cause wasteful time worrying. Rather, you, Kathi, hit the nail on the head. Focus on God – His holiness, goodness, perfection, love, trustworthiness, and power to defeat all evil. Then LIVE for Him, reflecting Him to the hurting world. As we pursue holiness, we consciously fight against sin in our own lives, constantly putting to death that evil sin which from which we have been eternally delivered! Praise God!<br /> <br />Be encouraged in Him today, and keep encouraging others through your blog, Kathi! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158703521964255434.post-9226701745556973842014-09-18T09:20:04.324-05:002014-09-18T09:20:04.324-05:00Of all your blogs I've read, this was the most...Of all your blogs I've read, this was the most beneficial to me. All the hate I see, extremists groups and killing, makes me burn inside. I needed this! Thank you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com