Overcoming Evil With Good
Good morning Scripture reading: Romans 7:5-25 Worship song: God, You're So Good Meditation: There lies within each of us the tendency to do evil and the potential for good. However, the outcome depends on whether we choose to do evil or good. If we shun the appearance of evil, evil will not dwell in our presence, but if we meddle in or allow evil to reside within us, it will control and corrupt us. Apostle Paul testified of his struggles with the desire of the flesh. The flesh is corrupted, leading him to sin against his will. He is enslaved by the sinful nature within him. When he tries to do good, evil presents itself. He emphasizes that there is a struggle between the desire to do good and the pull of sin, a struggle that continues until the believer is fully redeemed. Evil is like cancer; once you ignore the signs and allow it to take root, it will never stop until it destroys your conscience, leaving you heartless, crue...