Why do people say that the devil is the root of all evil? The devil did not make man do anything. Man was provided with temptation and took this temptation and thus brought evil upon himself. People are not weak, so if you are Christian than why do you allow yourself to be tempted by the devil?
Isn't the true evil man created? The devil does not start wars, man does. The devil did not make this country unequal for minorities, man did. Why is everyone using the devil as an excuse for bad things that happen in our world?
2007-01-02 18:12:29 · 12 answers · asked by Tasha 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is no such thing as "the devil made me do it". I can't blame Satan for anything. I have free will to choose and if I were to choose to live a lifestyle full of sin do you think there are any excuses for this? Do you think contemplation is not seen by God? Do you think mistakes are made or is every sin contemplated...how then did the word mistake come about if that is not sin that is learned from and turned from?
A person can be weakened by choosing to give in to temptation yes. Ephesians 6:11
There is also a time for war ....a time for peace...also in the Bible. School history books and the History Channel are not the only reference on the subject.
2007-01-02 19:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by GoodQuestion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you are right and then you are wrong. It does seem that many people are quick to use the devil as an excuse. Satan is no excuse because we do have free will, but he is THE reason our world is given over to sin and evil. Man did not create evil; man created nothing really. We have merely done what we will with what God gave us. Where you are 100% wrong is in saying that people are not weak. Because of original sin, we all come into this world weak, ie. sinful and ripe for the devil's taking. The only way we can truly have strength to ovecome evil is through Christ. To think otherwise is to be deceived...by Satan.
2007-01-03 02:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by DneezGrl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There's no true or 100% evil or 100% good. Check out the Yin Yang. It's the balance of Darkness and Light, with a little of both inside the other, therefore making both impure... So purity is impossible.
2007-01-03 02:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agre with u to an extent that man uses the devil made me do it excuse to many times. however god gave the devil the (how do i word this so it doesent sound wrong) ability and that term is used loosely to have influence over this earthly world and god gave us free will. the devil will tempt us just as he did jesus during his temption but it is our job to turn from that temption. now we are not perfect so we may falter but we need to not forget about that sin but repent from it but also remember wat it is so that when it comes again in the future we can move on and not fall
2007-01-03 02:20:35 · answer #4 · answered by jmcic2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reality is reality. Satan tempts and deceives. Yes, man is often weak and impressionable.
But, thankfully there is always the love and mercy of the one true God, and salvation thru His Son, Jesus, to support and guide us.
2007-01-03 02:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they feel they have to blame something or someone. My feelings on this issue are the same as yours and in my opinion humans are the stupidest animals on earth creating misery for themselves and other animals. ( God didn't do so well in creating man if you believe that nonsense)
2007-01-03 02:21:52 · answer #6 · answered by Knackers 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Silly you. If you only read the bible. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal (worldly), but mighty through God, for the bringing down of strongholds, casting down imaginations, and bringing every thought to the obedience of Christ.
Satan is able to tempt us, to give us ideas, in fact Satan is even able to take over our bodies. The only true way to save yourself is to have Jesus. Good luck with your regrets toward God and man. I'lll be praying for you.
-Blaize
2007-01-03 02:20:00 · answer #7 · answered by Blaize Pennington 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Who says evil exists at all?
I can prove Love exists but that hate and indifference does not. So I can also probably prove that evil does not exist also. IM me if your interested in how.
2007-01-03 02:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by magpiesmn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess You have never met one of Satan's demons,They are real, and quite harmful.Satan has a stronghold on earth right now
He is our accuser,He is the reason for evil, men act it out but it
is Satan who puts it there.
2007-01-03 02:18:59 · answer #9 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Exactly. If everyone took responsibility for their own actions, life would be easier for all.
2007-01-03 02:22:42 · answer #10 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋