Evil is the Absence of God in our Hearts
May 13, 2026
“John 8:44 He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. ”
Reflection
23rd December 2023 When we look at what is happening in the world, we sometimes ask ourselves why God allows wars, murders and all kinds of heinous crimes to be committed. We may even wrongly attribute the evil to God, by asking why He created such evil men. After all, Satan is a created being, isn’t he? See how Jesus described Satan in John 8:44: He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. So evil is the absence of Truth, of God and the reliance on one own’s strength and resources. I would say that God created beautiful creatures, but because He also gave us the freedom of choice, He allowed us (unfortunately) the freedom to reject Him. He did not create evil. Evil and sin are borne out of the rejection of God’s love, goodness and providence for us. Darkness exists because light is absent.
Application
James 4:7-8 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
Dear Lord, forgive me for the times that I had rejected You and chosen my own path instead. In Your love, You had allowed me to make those choices; and because of Your mercy, You are now drawing me back to You. I wish to be led by Your Spirit and to know You more. Please guide me. Be the lamp unto my feet and the light unto my path. I love You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.