While
the accumulation of seemingly trivial instances of evil will threaten our
integrity, we're often encouraged to overlook little offenses and treat them as
insignificant. No offense of evil is insignificant, for these offenses chip
away at our integrity by corroding our conscience. A corroded conscience proceeds
to become disconnected from God, and from those who love us.
Romans 12:21 commands us to "not
be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." These words warn us
we're vulnerable to evil's influence and power. Evil's strategy may not be a frontal
attack, but rather a subtle infiltration of the conscience. Shading the truth with
half-truths or white lies may seem harmless but will damage your integrity.
Overcoming
evil with good in order to survive spiritually necessitates choosing Christ
Jesus to be a part of your entire life. When tempted by evil, no matter how
seemingly trivial, ask Jesus to empower you with the courage to do what is good
and pleasing in God's sight. With his guidance and assistance you will succeed.
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