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One Battle of Good vs. Evil

One True Battle

Our ultimate enemy is not another human label.

Another race is not automatically the enemy. Another religion is not automatically the enemy. Another nationality is not automatically the enemy. Another political party is not automatically the enemy.

Evil is the enemy.

Good intentions are not enough. When evil is organized, funded, and active, people of good must also organize, work together, and build systems that allow good to have greater influence.

God is the epitome of good. Satan is the epitome of evil.

Good and evil have always represented opposing realities regardless of time, culture, nationality, race, religion, denomination, political affiliation, or human label. Humanity was created to reflect and embody God's essence of good, so the fundamental adversary to becoming our best selves is evil.

The Enemy Is Not a People

The enemy is not automatically another race, nationality, religion, denomination, culture, or human label. The fundamental spiritual battle is good against evil — and it is fought first inside us, then through service in the world.

Evil Operating Internally

  • Destructive thinking
  • Hatred
  • Greed
  • Uncontrolled anger
  • Dishonesty
  • Bitterness
  • Jealousy
  • Selfishness
  • Cruelty
  • Corruption
  • Fear
  • Destructive habits

Evil Operating Externally

  • Exploitation
  • Oppression
  • Violence
  • Corruption
  • Division
  • Injustice
  • Systems that benefit from human destruction
  • People and institutions that profit from keeping humans divided

Battles Worth Waging

  • Against poverty and hopelessness
  • Against injustice and abuse
  • Against hatred and violence
  • Against ignorance and exploitation
  • For peace and justice
  • For opportunity and wisdom
  • For human dignity and healthy families
  • For strong communities and responsible prosperity

A Question Worth Sitting With

Who is the real enemy?

Examine Your Life

  • Where is evil operating inside me right now?
  • What good am I willing to fight for?
  • Who benefits when people like us stay divided?

Great Truth 06 in Summary

Our ultimate enemy is not another human label.

Another race is not automatically the enemy. Another religion is not automatically the enemy. Another nationality is not automatically the enemy. Another political party is not automatically the enemy.

Evil is the enemy.

Remember This

Good intentions are not enough. When evil is organized, funded, and active, people of good must also organize, work together, and build systems that allow good to have greater influence.

The God Way asks: Which side am I strengthening?