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NASB | 2 Samuel 12:11 "Thus says the LORD, 'Behold, I will raise up evil against you from your own household; I will even take your wives before your eyes and give them to your companion, and he will lie with your wives in broad daylight. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Samuel 12:11 "Thus says the LORD, 'Behold, I will stir up evil against you from your own household; and I will take your wives before your eyes and give them to your companion, and he will lie with your wives in broad daylight. |
Subject: Doesn't it say that God would cause evil |
Bible Note: Dear Bob, Greetings in Jesus' name! No, your question does not offend me. Unless belligerance or rebellion is behind it, I have not reason for offence. Since it is difficult to confirm the intent of your questions on the forum, I must give that to the Lord. So, you see, that is the root of my answer to you. What is your motive? Human curiosity can be untrusting, rebellious and-or belligerent toward God. Friend, I assure you that I do not 'ignore' difficult passages. Those that I do not understand I pursue, with patient study, and with observation of their role in the living church. Patience is the important key, in that some things are not revealed according to my time schedule. Also, balance is important. If the overwhelming majority of Scripture speaks of the goodness and justice of God, I have to say that evil or malice would contradict this. I am in no rush to 'categorize' every 'jot and tittle' of the Bible. What do I do with these two passages? Knowing that God is love, and God is just, I surmise that God 'allowed' evil, much like in the book of Job. God is not the 'Author of evil.' Speculation that God is 'playing both sides' of a game from heaven smacks of the Greek gods. Dwelling on these passages does not satisfy a 'spiritual itch,' but a 'fleshly itch.' And this, dear fellow, is my 'insight,' for what it is worth. I write it for all our forum colleagues. In Christ Jesus, charis |