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NASB | Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty (subtle, skilled in deceit) than any living creature of the field which the LORD God had made. And the serpent (Satan) said to the woman, "Can it really be that God has said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" [Rev 12:9-11] |
Subject: Who created evil? |
Bible Note: bronx hulk, In answer to your response to Hank "Can anyone give me scriptures that support that God didn't create evil? So far no one has." I believe these scriptures provide the "source" of evil: Gen. 3:1–6; 6:5; Psalm 51:5; Mk. 7:21–23; Rom. 5:12–19; 1 Tim.6:10; 1 John 3:8, 12 (cf. Is 14:12–14; Eze 28:14–17). We also see that evil can be ascribed to; 1. The Human heart, Gen. 6:5; 8:21; Ps. 28:3; 140:2; Pr. 6:14; 2.The Human mind, Ex. 10:10; Ps. 56:5; 3.Human nature, Mt. 7:11; 12:34–35; Rom. 7:21 God allows calamity (or evil) by His permissive will as in 1 Sam. 6:9; 2 Kings 6:33; Amos 9:4 (cf. Isaiah 45:7).[NASB Topical Index] I don't know that evil can be ascribed as being "created by God." I think the question might be better phrased by which scriptures support that God DID create evil? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts or comments. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |