How evil will we become before Jesus returns? The Bible says our thoughts are only evil all the time. And it sounds bad. And yet, it's generic. But when we get right down to the kinds of evil we perpetrate and even pass laws to allow them to continue, I can't help but wonder. Just how evil do we have to get before Jesus returns to earth. Not as our means of salvation. Instead, quite the opposite. As our final judge and conqueror.
I feel like we're really at the point where we embrace the adjacent image. Evil is cute. As long as evil is on our side, working for Christianity. (Huh?)
We embrace the reaper, as long as he's not coming for us.
We are more than willing to hug evil, when the evil is going to be done to our enemies.
And he is kind of cute, isn't he?
But then, wasn't Satan handsome?
And don't we just love our AR-15s and other assault weapons? Oh. Sorry. I guess I'm supposed to say sporting devices? Or some other nondescript euphemism that doesn't let on the reality that we love our guns more than other people's children?
Summary
The web page you’re viewing discusses the concept of evil in the context of Christianity and the return of Jesus. It explores the biblical perspective on human wickedness and the end times as described in the Book of Revelation.
Evil in Christianity: The article questions the extent of evil in the world and its compatibility with Christian values, pondering how much worse it will get before Jesus returns.
Biblical Prophecy: It discusses the events described in the Book of Revelation, such as the pouring out of the seven bowls of God’s wrath and the final judgment.
Moral Reflection: The author reflects on the moral state of society, particularly criticizing the embrace of weapons and violence, and challenges Christians to consider their priorities.
Call to Action: The piece ends with a call for Christians to choose love over violence and to reflect on what truly matters in their faith and actions..
Reflecting on the themes of judgment and redemption presented in this article, it is clear that the choices we make today have profound implications for our future. As we ponder the biblical prophecies and the stark realities of our world, we are called to examine our actions and their alignment with our faith. The urgency to embrace love over violence, compassion over indifference, and humility over pride is paramount as we await the return of Jesus. In doing so, we not only prepare ourselves for the promised return but also contribute to a world that reflects the true spirit of Christianity.
How evil must we become before Jesus returns?
The title question is How evil will we become before Jesus returns? However, let's first look at How evil must we become before Jesus returns?
Sadly, we must become quite evil. I say that because of something we read in the Bible. As you read the passage below, remember, this is from Revelation. We really don't know if it's to be taken literally, symbolically, or a combination of the two. So, rather than try to imagine what everything could possibly signify, pay attention to people's (our) reactions to what's happening.
The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath
Rev 16:1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, “Go, pour out the seven bowls of God’s wrath on the earth.”
Here's the background for what we're about to read.
REVELATION 15
John reaches back into the Old Testament to teach us about God’s judgment and grace. The seven angels have bowls of wrath, plagues to pour on a wicked world. They remind us of the plagues God sent to Egypt in the days of Moses (Exod. 7–12). Note in chapter 16 how the plagues parallel those God sent to Egypt.
God delivered Israel from Egypt, and they sang a song of victory at the Red Sea (Exod. 15). John saw the tribulation victors singing by the heavenly sea of glass. Moses and the Lamb come together in the song of triumph.
The heavenly tabernacle is filled with smoke, just as the glory of God filled both the tabernacle (Exod. 40:34–38) and the temple (1 Kings 8:10–11). But the glory then was a mark of God’s presence and blessing. The glory John saw was an announcement that God’s wrath was about to be poured out on a wicked world.
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