​Being ignorant of evil can have significant consequences for individuals and society as a whole. Here are some reasons why it is important not to be ignorant of evil:

​It is important to note that while it is essential not to be ignorant of evil, it is equally important to avoid becoming consumed by negativity or falling into despair; This is where Jesus is proven "Good News". Knowledge about evil should be used constructively to promote positive change, understanding, empathy and a tool to help bring people to Jesus. Education, open dialogue, and a commitment to ethical principles is what Christianity is all about. Addressing and mitigating the impact of evil in the world is the great commission! Jesus gave to us when he said: 

​The psychology of evil is a field of study that examines the underlying factors and processes that contribute to individuals engaging in harmful, malicious, or destructive behaviors. It seeks to understand why some people commit acts that cause harm to others and how various psychological, social, and situational factors may influence these behaviors.

Several key concepts and theories are often explored within the psychology of evil:

The psychology of evil is a multifaceted and challenging field of study; no single factor can fully account for all instances of harmful behavior. The term "evil" is a morally and culturally loaded concept, and the understanding of what constitutes evil may vary across different societies and belief systems. As believers in Christ we are not to be ignorant of "evil schemes" so we can shine light on the causes and prevention of evil to a lost, blind and hurting world. Jesus is the good news and the Savior we all need.

In the Bible, "work" is often described as labor or productive activity that involves physical or mental effort. It is viewed as a meaningful and essential part of human existence, with various passages emphasizing the value of diligence, responsibility, and the use of one's talents and skills for the greater good. The concept of work is mentioned throughout different books in the Bible, such as in Genesis, where it is associated with the act of creation, and in the New Testament, where the Apostle Paul speaks about working diligently and honestly. The Bible encourages people to approach their work with integrity and dedication, recognizing it as a way to honor God and be His hands and feet here on earth.

Biblical “rest” is a period of rejuvenation, refreshment, and cessation from work. Knowing how to rest is important for our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Biblical “rest” is interwoven into the fabric of life. The Sabbath Day, is described in the Old Testament (Exodus 20:8-11), as a time to cease regular work and focus on spiritual reflection and worship; The Sabbatical Year (Exodus 23:10-11) emphasizes the importance of allowing the land to rest and recover its fertility; The Jubilee Year (Leviticus 25:8-13) symbolizes by the liberation of slaves and the return of land to its original owners; and perpetually ordained feasts and festivals, like the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) is a joyful occasion marked by camping outdoors and giving people a break from their usual routines (Leviticus 23:39-43). These examples highlight the importance of establishing a routine for rest, reflection, worship, and rejuvenation. 

Here are seven activities Christians can enjoy when they rest from work:

In the New Testament, Jesus invites people to find rest in Him (Matthew 11:28-30). He offers solace to those who are weary and burdened, promising rest for their souls through faith and trust in Him. Resting from work is crucial for our overall well-being and productivity. Physically and mentally, taking time to rest allows our bodies and minds to recover, reducing stress and fatigue. It enhances our ability to focus, be creative, and solve problems effectively. 

Resting fosters better relationships with loved ones, provides opportunities for spiritual and emotional renewal, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. By avoiding burnout and cultivating “rest”, we can lead more fulfilling and productive lives, both personally and professionally, while maintaining a sense of happiness and satisfaction in the Lord. Establishing a routine for rest supports our physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience, while also fueling our productivity, creativity, and relationships. Embracing moments of rest allows us to bring our best selves to the world around us and bring glory to God in our daily life.

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Distinguishing between the voice of God and your thought life is nearly impossible until you start memorizing scripture. Scripture is how all voices get interpreted and discerned... we all have many voices if influence that trigger thoughts. We have our own voice, the voice of things spoken over us by people that impacted us... we have the voices of our close peers, the voice of cultural perception based on the environments that impact us etc. etc. These are all “voices” that pop up.

The voice of God is recognized to the extent that we understand God’s personality and values as revealed by every story, command, action, inaction, judgement, and emotion expressed in scripture. There is no short cut. In the same way that we learn who someone is by experiencing how they treat you, seeing how they treat others, paying attention to what comes out of their mouth and why they do what they do; God reveals himself as you read how he interacted with others in the bible, and you learn the reasons why God does what He does.

It is thru scripture that we get meanings to specific symbols words and numbers and these “signs” are ways that God communicates with us but if we don’t have a relationship with studying scripture to learn about God and what these things mean, as defined by him, our ability to discern His unique voice is a hit or miss. Sometime you get it sometimes you don’t. But this is not God’s intent for us.

Just like you can make a decision and say to others with certainty, “I know that I know that I know, my mom will not let me keep this stray cat because she despises all animals” you will be able to discern God’s voice when you have a relationship with how God has interacted with humanity throughout scripture.

God uses signs, symbols and numbers but there are occult applied interpretation to these things and even people can superstitiously apply erroneous meaning to signs, symbols and numbers, which is not of God and leads to confusion at best.

We test everything with the word of God. That is the rock of our foundation upon which we build and trust.

​God is the perfect Father-God, who desiring children of His own, created a stage and mankind both male and female, in HIS image, for the purpose to “breed” for Himself a people/children who will love and worship Who-God-Is in a genuine way (in spirit and in truth).

A father God willing to fully adopt any and all who dare to have a relationship with Him and follow in the footsteps of his Holy Spirit. A Father who desires to pass down the family business of pro-creating family, love, healing, justice, and holiness to faithful, responsible and mature sons and daughters.

A Father God who is not a weak passive pushover but is all powerful and with a Mighty and Just hand, is willing and able to annihilate that which hurts, pollutes, and defiles HIS family!.

A God whose holiness is like an all consuming fire that prohibits anything unclean to see him and live; yet is so passionately desiring communion with us that He devised a plan that enables unclean humans to be covered, with something holy, so we can experience today a relationship with a living holy Father God. This holy covering is the innocent sinless blood of Jesus, voluntarily shed on a cross as he took upon himself the justified punishment of all who hurt and defile what Father God Creator King loves.

A Father God King who long suffers the foolishness and ignorance of rebellious humans hurting themselves with sin so that those who become sick of the dysfunction, pain, and filthiness of our own sin, might rationally choose to follow His kingdom rules and leadership here on earth as it is in heaven.

Adam and Eve sinned because they were given 1 rule that they knew about and were informed about the consequences if they ever decided to eat: “In the day you eat of it you will surely die”. So with full knowledge of the consequences Adam and Eve, used their freedom to “transgress”/disobey the one rule God gave and test whether God was a liar.

Knowledge of good and evil by itself is not bad. In fact, after God created everything including the tree of knowledge, God said it was all “very good”. It is the creative ways we use knowledge that makes any act good or evil. And it is action that incurs consequences. Death was actually a secondary consequence of their disobedience.

In life there are some rules we break that have a lasting impact beyond what seems reasonable. Example. I hit the streets when I was 12 and by the time I was 14 I got pregnant. I “repented” and stopped doing drugs and sleeping around but I could not reverse the fact that I had a life in my womb that I was now responsible for. Or take the example of people living recklessly who contract a incurable disease, or commit a serious crime and are then sentenced to prison for life.

The direct punishment of God on Adam and Eve for their sin was,

• to Eve: pain in child birth and desire for men who will rule over her,
• to Adam: by the sweat of his brow was he to get food and nature would produce obstacles to make Adam work harder.

That was the only punishment God gave to them for their sin! “Death” came, because there was a second tree in the garden. The tree of Life. At the end of Genesis chapter 3 God explains that because man now has the knowledge of good and evil in them, that God could not allow them to continue to have access to The Tree of LIFE and live forever!

I encourage you to read Genesis chapter 2 & 3 over with this lens. God cut access to the tree of life in order to put a time limit on evil. Death was a secondary consequence that was both necessary and good or else God would be permitting evil to live forever.

"Original sin" is a doctrine created from a manipulative paraphrased view of the "fall of humanity" story. The wrath of God on babies due to Original sin is NOT and was NEVER affirmed in scripture.