Good and evil are Universal Forces that can only be created by God. The rest of the Bible is replete with evidence of His goodness and His marvelous plans for mankind. God told Isaiah that He creates evil. Second, I will explain how God can righteously create sorrows. 5I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: 6That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. See also Matthew 6:12, Luke 8:13-14, Acts 3:19, Acts 15:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 5:26, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 10:2, 1 Peter 1:2, 1 Peter 1:22, and 1 John 1:7-9. No. I am God. We are not helpless in the war; we have been equipped with the armour of God. Unlike Aaron, I do not give in the pressure of others to redefine God (Exodus 32:2). He allows the good and bad things in life, and we can trust Him to work all things together for good in the lives of those who love Him. 6. Thankfully, the verse goes on to say, “but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 3:23). In Scripture, God entreats us again and again to turn from evil and follow Him. Evil is not irresistible. '- Youngs Literal Bible I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace, and create evil; I am the LORD, that doeth all these things.- Jewish Publication Society Bible. “All glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault” (Jude 1:24-25, NLT). The building blocks of what we see (and can’t see) were all in place across the universe. Or consider Joseph’s brothers, whose evil actions ultimately resulted in good, by the grace of God and faithfulness of Joseph (Gen. 50:20). 12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. The word evil has two meanings. It couldnt be clearer. No, definitely not. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). God created all things, and the scriptures here is emphasizing that God created both the good and evil, and also want us to appreciate what is good from those that are evil, it is a logical comparison, and with the sincere knowledge that evil will hurt and dangerous for human relationship. In the King James Bible Isaiah 45:7 reads the following. Since God is good (Psalm 86:5), He did not create evil. The same word is used in Lamentations 3:38 (KJV), where the prophet Jeremiah declares that both “evil and good proceed out of the mouth of the host High.” By way of contrast, the Bible never attributes the creation of rasha’ or “moral wickedness” to God. But what did the Biblical author mean by “evil?” I must caution you: there’s a lot more depth and breadth to this concept and verse than first meets the pondering mind. 2. (Amos 3:6, KJV) Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good? And what about Jobs words? He was a Magi or Zoroastrian. While God does not create evil, as defined by bringing it into existence by His providential work and will, God does allow evil by His permissive will. What Good News, indeed! 3. Like Eve, I know for certain that God forgives even the worst of sins (Genesis 3:21). In Christ, we get to be a part of fighting against evil. 8. I am Yahweh, who does all these things.- World English BibleForming light, and preparing darkness, Making peace, and preparing evil, I [am] Jehovah, doing all these things. Every moral decision after the Fall became a struggle between doing what’s good, just, pure, and righteous versus doing what’s evil, sinful, wicked, and wrong. I believe evildoers cause believers much anguish and suffering (Psalm 9:13; Psalm 120:5; Matthew 17:12; Acts 8:1; Acts 20:19; Philippians 1:29; 1 Thessalonians 2:14; 2 Thessalonians 1:4-5). All rights reserved. 6. Isaiah 45:7 (KJV) I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. That means that Magiism or Zoroastrianism is the only religion not condemned in the Bible. Good News Translation I create both light and darkness; I bring both blessing and disaster. 4. I am Jehovah, that doeth all these things.- American Standard Version (1901)I am the giver of light and the maker of the dark; causing blessing, and sending troubles; I am the Lord, who does all these things.- Basic English Bibleforming the light and creating darkness, making peace and creating evil: I, Jehovah, do all these things.- Darby BibleI form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. 4. 2. God Is The Creator Of Evil I am frustrated at two specific verses in the bible, which applies to this particular topic. We can see that the Bible teaches that God is pure and does not approve of evil, that the word rah (evil) in Hebrew can mean many things, and that contextually the verse is speaking of calamity and distress. In other words, He could stop any evil but many times chooses not to do so. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Like Noah, I live a blameless life even if I am the only one who does so (Genesis 6:9). (Isaiah 45:7, KJV) Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. Evil is expressed a thousand ways, including adultery, bitterness, blasphemy, coveting, envy, immorality, murder, oppression, persecution, pride, racism, rage, stealing, and looting. 2. The Bible emphatically states that God created evil. 3. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Isaiah 45:7 makes two contrasts. Compared to His holiness, justice, purity, and righteousness, we all fall short (Romans 3:23). 1. That makes perfect sense because the two ideas are exact opposites. Every moral decision thereafter became a struggle between doing what’s good, just, pure, and righteous versus doing what’s evil, sinful, wicked, and wrong. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 45:7 Light - All mens comforts and calamities come from thy hand. shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it? 1. The same fire that cooks our food and purifies our water can also burn our skin or destroy our homes. 1. Good things are things that honor God; obeying God is good, but disobeying Him is evil. Meaning of Evil. When Adam and Eve willfully choose to eat the forbidden fruit, evil entered their hearts. I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace and create evil: I the Lord do all these things. 19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control … I alone do these things, there is none besides me who does them. I confess my sins to the Lord and ask for His cleansing and forgiveness (Deuteronomy 10:16; Deuteronomy 30:6; 1 Kings 8:30; Psalm 19:12; Psalm 25:7; Psalm 51:2-10; Psalm 79:8-9; Proverbs 20:9; Isaiah 1:18; Jeremiah 4:4; Daniel 9:19; Daniel 11:35; Daniel 12:10). But the New American Standard Bible gives the sense of Isaiah 45:6-7 more clearly: "There is no one besides Me. He mourns the godlessness of people, and desires that they live a holy life. 3. In fact it is exalted by not only King Cyrus but the 3 Magi who came to Jesus on His birth after following the star from the East - or Persia. King James Version (KJV). “He [Jesus Christ] gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds” (Titus 2:14, NLT). 8. Although God allows moral evil and sin, He does not create this kind of evil. I believe Jesus gave His body and blood as a sacrifice for my sins (Matthew 20:27; Romans 8:3; Ephesians 5:2; Hebrews 10:10; 1 Peter 2:24;1 John 2:2). “God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. The King James Version translates Genesis 22:1 as ‘God did tempt Abraham.’ 2 Chronicles 32:31 says about Hezekiah, ‘God left him to test him and to know everything that was in his heart.’ In 1 Timothy 1:20 Paul hands Hymenaeus and Alexander ‘over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.’ (i.e for their good). I believe the wages of sin is death (Genesis 2:17; Genesis 3:3-4; Genesis 5:5; Numbers 16:38; Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Joshua 1:18; Proverbs 10:16; Proverbs 11:18-19; Isaiah 22:14; Ezekiel 18:4-17; Romans 1:32; Romans 5:12; Romans 6:16; Romans 6:21-23; Romans 7:5; Romans 8:2-13; Galatians 6:8; 2 Peter 2:12-13). However this is not what the original Hebrew says. The same was true for their children and children’s children. 5. If God created all things, and God didn't create evil, then evil is not a thing, but a lack of something. 2. One passage of Scripture seems to teach that God created evil. Like the dying thief, I can trust God today and receive forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and a place in God’s family forever (Luke 23:42). 1. 1. Which best represents the problem with the comment? i couldn't be any clearer Therefore, God does not create evil in the moral sense, but in … Instead, evil is measured against God’s glorious standard. I believe Jesus forgives the sins of all who trust Him (Mark 2:3-12; John 5:24; Acts 10:43; Romans 3:22-26). He was a Magi or Zoroastrian. (Lamentations 3:38) However, evil is not really a created thing. 5. 13 And the evening and the morning were the third day. Prior to this verse, Isaiah is describing how God is in complete control of the universe. I make peace, and create calamity. 3. Here is the chapter and verse I forgot to include Isaiah 45:7. The "day of evil," i.e., punishment, at last overtook Pharaoh in accordance with the law and purpose of God that the wicked, if unrepentant, shall be punished, and thereby serve as a warning to others; but God by his longsuffering shewed that He was "not willing" that he should "perish," but rather that he "should come to repentance" (2Peter 3:9). A key to forgiving your offender is realizing that God can work through your suffering to accomplish His purposes in your life.Ultimately, God is in control. 2. His newest book is Life Map Devotional for Men published concurrently with his wife Renee’s new book, Life Map Devotional for Women. Actually there is one other but it is merely a sect of the oldest living religion that Christians think is a 4-letter word. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. James 1:17 James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no ficklenss, neither shadow of turning. Like Manasseh, I know it’s not too late to turn back to God, repent, and ask for His forgiveness no matter how horrible my past sins (2 Chronicles 33:13). 8Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it. Second, a host of angels joined his rebellion and became fallen angels, demons. 5. It doesn’t make fire, which God created, evil. I thank the Lord Jesus for dying on the cross in my place for my sins (Isaiah 53:8; Isaiah 53:12; Matthew 27:35; Mark 10:45; Romans 4:23-25; 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; 1 Peter 2:24). The other is catastrophes by God, such as the Judgement by the global flood. I am the LORD, and there is none else. Indeed, since you only try to be good and only worship good, you are being incomplete and halfway in your worship of God. The Bible says God created all things and all things were good, evil isn't good, therefore God didn't create evil. Evil is not irreversible. Whenever God allows evil, we can be assured that He has a good purpose and perfect pla… 10Woe unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou? Occasionally someone will quote Isaiah 45:7 (KJV) and claim it proves God made evil as a part of His creation: "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things" (emphasis added). Therefore, if God has created both good AND evil, being and worshipping evil is the same as being and worshipping good, since they are both creations of God. 1. Thankfully, there’s Good News! 7I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. When the Lord finished each day of creation here on earth, He said what He had made was “good.” When He finished the sixth day, He said it was “very good.”. I believe my own sins cause needless pain and suffering (Genesis 3:16-17; Exodus 20:5; Psalm 38:5-6). It's interesting that King Cyrus is called anointed since King Cyrus wasn't a Jew. What Does it Mean That Our Citizenship is in Heaven? Isaiah 45:5-7. basically: I create light and I create darkness, I create good and I create evil. “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things” (Isaiah 45:7). First, Lucifer rebelled against God and became the Serpent, the Deceiver, the Devil, Satan. “If God is only good, why does the Bible say he created ‘evil’ (Isa. Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. English Revised Version I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace, and create evil; I am the LORD, that doeth all these things. In the beginning, the Lord God merely spoke the word and created the heavens and earth. In Isaiah 45:7, the prophet wrote of God: “I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace, and create evil; I am Jehovah, that doeth all these things.” On occasion, unbelievers appeal to this verse in an attempt to involve the Bible in a moral difficulty, since the text seems to suggest that God “created” evil. 9 The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. The same was true for every generation thereafter. In Deuteronomy 1:35, a furious God threatens the Israelites, “Surely there shall not one of these men of this evil (ra) generation see that good land, which I sware to give unto your fathers.” “The wages of sin is death.” Let that sink in. or thy work, He hath no hands? This is Good News worth sharing! 9Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! I believe Jesus was crucified on the cross in my place for my sins (Isaiah 53:8-12; Mark 10:45; Romans 4:23-25; 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; 1 Peter 2:24). God provided the opportunity to sin, but He did not create or instigate sin. 4. God has created everything for His own glory. 9. Did everyone else who sinned become evil incarnate? When the Lord finished each day of creation here on earth, He said what He had made was “good.” When He finished the sixth day, He said it was “very good.” 7. “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.” I forgive those who sin against me (Matthew 6:12-15; Matthew 18:21-35; Ephesians 4:32). The Bible teaches us that the works of God point to his glory. evil existed befor adam I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. 4. 45:7)?” In order to fully understand Isaiah 45:7, at least a slightly larger portion of the immediate context needs to be surveyed. Evil is not defined by Satan, us, or the world. You should know that in Judaism God creates good AND evil. or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth? and your right and here is proof. 4. A plague of vermin is a lack of ecological balance. Does God See More Than the Physical Appearance? Douay-Rheims Bible I form the light, and create darkness, I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord that do all these things. it's interesting that King Cyrus is called anointed since King Cyrus wasn't a Jew. 1 John 5:19. Evil is fast to ruin us. I fear God, do not partner with evildoers, and do not follow their examples (Exodus 23:2; Psalm 1:1; Psalm 18:21; Psalm 26:5; Proverbs 4:14; Proverbs 24:21; 2 Corinthians 6:14-15; 1 Peter 4:4; 2 Peter 2:1-3; Jude 8-11). Evil committed by the perpetually unrepentant will be judged by God Himself. Yes. Genesis 2:9. Evil is the absence of good, just like darkness is the absence of light. There’s a difference between angels and humans. I believe evil has wreaked havoc in this world (Genesis 3:16-17; Genesis 6:5-7; Romans 5:12; Galatians 5:19-21). I forme the light, and create darkenesse: I make peace, and create euill: I the Lord do all these things.- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible ScanThe One forming light and creating darkness, Causing well-being and creating calamity; I am the LORD who does all these.- New American Standard Version (1995)I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace, and create evil. “I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened… The dead were judged according to what they had done” (Revelation 20:7). 7. 3. One is wickedness by men. I believe evil produces countless struggles and sorrows in this life (Genesis 3:17-19; Exodus 34:7; Leviticus 26:18; Numbers 14:18; Deuteronomy 5:9; Joshua 22:20; Ezra 9:13; Nehemiah 9:33; Psalm 32:10; Psalm 34:21; Isaiah 13:11; Ezekiel 18:20; Amos 3:2; Romans 2:5; Galatians 6:7). 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