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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: Hey Curtman, I was going over this a little bit this weekend. I saw something on this verse that I didn't see before. It does say "create" evil, not created. Indicating a present/future tense. So I can see how this would mean He causes destruction. Destruction would be an ongoing thing, unlike evil which is a thing "made" one time and used over and over again. I was using Is 45:7 out of context. You all had the correct understanding of it. That is why I couldn't get my point across very well. I was using the wrong scriptures!! My whole point was about God's eternal plan, not about Him causing people to sin or putting immorality on the earth. I still think you might disagree here, but I do believe He intended for the devil to become what he is. Is 46:10 "Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure" I see evil as Satan. Not as immorality. I think it's just a matter of perspective at this point. But I am fully convinced that God created everything, even the devil, to be the evil being that he is. I will change my wording from God created evil, to God created the devil to serve Him. I am fully persuaded on that. God bless, Sal |