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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: Emmaus, I agree. Let me change need to Use. He didn't need to make man either, but He did. I also agree that it is a mystery beyond our full apprehension. Thank you for saying that. That's what I've been trying to say, with the emphasis that my position is He did create it according to how I read His Word. I think everyone is against me because they think it is blasphemy to say God created evil. I have come to (not fully, but quite well) understand the nature of God and do not find it unlike Him to create an evil to use for His good purpose. Did He not create Satan and allow him to tempt us? Satan only has power because God allows him to have it. If God did not intend to use evil, then He would not have created His law and then allow Satan to tempt us against His law. The why's, I do not know. But this is so obvious, it is staring us all in the face. I don't understand why this is so hard for people to see. Especially after reading Romans 9, Is 45:7, and seeing that God placed the tree of knowledge of good AND evil in the garden. God is God and does what He wants and how He wants it. He is the Almighty, the Creator of ALL things, natures, and The All Powerful. Why would creating evil be beyond comprehension? It looks as if I will be all alone on this one, which is OK. If I am wrong, I pray that God reveals it to me. However, like I said, during this great study topic, I've gotten quotes from books, scriptures that do not apply to the topic and people's thoughts on this matter. That's all nice, but I go by the Word of God, not what people think, feel or believe. And books and quotes by great theologeans do not impress me. There are many things said by many different people. The Word of God is all that matters! So until someone can supply me with sound scripture, I will have to remain on my stand. I just don't think anyone will be able to give me scriptures that prove me wrong. Not because I am unwilling to humble myself (if you knew me, you would know that pride does not control me). But because there aren't any scriptures which will do so. Thank you for your input! It was completely true and accurate! Your brother, Sal |