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Did YHVH Create Evil?
by D. J. Love, Minister, TSN, SBC
Written 5-14-2003
Refined 3-31-2007
Do you want the quick answer? If you said yes, then the answer is both Yes
and No.
Now if you want to know the explicit details of the quick answer, then read
on.
Links to further explanations and study will appearunderlined and inGreen.
In today's' societies most people, when presented with an answer to a
question that has more than one possibility, will automatically assume the
simplest and most direct possibility. Why? Human Nature (The Nature of
"SELF-indulgence") is unfortunately inherently lazy. When I was teaching
High School, I actually got some amusingly honest answers from some of
my students, when they were pressed as to why they didn't make the effort to
accomplish even some of the simplest tasks. That answer was invariably, "Itmakes my brain hurt." To which I would often say, "No pain no gain." This
seemed to at least motivate some of "The Jocks." And while "No pain no
gain" may have motivated a few High School students, YHVH expects HIS
CHILDREN to be motivated by a Spirit of Love. Now I know that most of
you that are reading this will already know that our Creator YHVH is The G-
d of LOVE (not lust). So how is it that The Mighty EL of Love can create
evil? At this point I almost always have to remind my readers that in the
Real World and Spiritual World things are NOT always Black & White,
Right & Wrong OR Yes & No. Why? Because YHVH does NOT judge our
outward appearance or actions, but the hidden and real "Intent of OurHearts" (Hebrews 4:12). Therefore, when we begin looking into the real
answer to this question, we too must look at "The Intent of YHVH's
Heart" (Holy Spirit of Love). So let's examine some Bible verses and check
out a key word or two in our Strong's Concordances.
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Isaiah 45:5-7 I am Yehowah, and there is none else, there is no Elohiym (God or
Children Of God) beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known
me:6 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west,
that there is no one other than me. I am YHVH, and there is no one
else.
7 I (alone)form the light, and create darkness: I (alone)make peace,
and create evil:I YHVH do all these things (alone).
Note: "Create" (H1254) bara (baw-raw') as a formative
PROCESS. Therefore, this was not an instantaneous mentalattitude or personality trait instilled into angels or people OR
even Satan (Source of Human Nature), BUT a Spiritual (mental)
Attitude that developed OR formed after a period of time
(maybe even millions of years). I say "Mental" because evil is a
mental "Spiritual Intent" that is "Self-serving" (spirit of error)
versus a Righteous Spiritual Intent that is "YHVH Serving"
(Good and Holy Spirit of Truth and Loving Obedience).
So here we see that Scripture apparently says that YHVH (Yehowah)created evil, AND on the surface it appears to very clearly state this as a
fact, BUT as we shall see, there are TWO different ways to "Create Evil."
The simplest way (and the most assumed answer) is that he created evil as evil
in a "One Step" process right from the very start. Well, that is just simply
NOT the Truth, AND this is probably the answer that Satan (Source of
Human Nature) would prefer that people believe. Why? Because this would
let Satan (and mankind) "Off The Hook" so to speak, because IF this were
true (it is not), then Satan (through mankind) could accuse "THE FATHER"(YHVH) of unfair persecution. Satan (through mankind) could say that we had
no choice but to be evil, because YHVH made us this way. Yahveh would
never allow this error in judgement to occur, as YHVH is OMNISCIENT
(All Knowing). Satan (Source of Human Nature) is "The Spiritual Source" of
deception (human nature), the suppressor of truth, the deceiver of the Whole
Entire World, AND until "Iniquity" was found in him (figuratively speaking),
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evil only existed "In Theory," because there was no evil in YHVH's
Kingdom until that point in time. This makes Satan (Source of Human Nature)
the Source ofUnrighteousness (human nature) "In Practice" (not in theory).
Therefore, Satan is the key to unlock the answer to this question, that has
apparently been argued for millenniums. However, I must say to the defense
of this message, that those that have been outwardly arguing this question to
prove that YHVH created evil "As Evil," these people will never come to the
knowledge of The Truth even if they argue for eternity. Why? Because
ONLY YHVH's Holy Spirit reveals Truth. And YHVH's Holy Spirit will
reveal that Truth to you today in this message, IF you are a first time reader
and a believer in the Omniscience of YHVH and the Power of His Love. But
first a few supporting verses:
1John 4:6 We are of G-d: he that knows G-d hears us; he that is notof G-d hears not us. By this know we the spirit of truth, and the
spirit of error.
John 14:17 Even the (Holy)Spirit of Truth; whom the worldcannot receive, because it sees him not, neither knows him: but ye
(The Chosen Few) know him; for He (YHVH's Holy Spirit) dwells with
you, and shall be in you.
John 15:26 But when the Comforter(Holy Spirit or Righteous Mindset of YHVH) is come (and alters your mentality to Righteousness Seeking),
whom I (Messiah) will send unto you from the Father(by power of
proxy), even the Spirit of truth (aka. Holy Spirit), which proceeds from
the Father(YHVH's Holy and Righteous Mind set), (it) shall testify of me
(that I did not lie):
John 16:13 Howbeit when, the Spirit of truth, is come (and alters
your mental character or Spirit), it (this Holy Spirit of Love) will guide youinto all truth: .......
John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the trueworshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for
the Father SEEKS such to worship him.
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John 4:24 G-d is Spirit: and they that worship Him must worshipHim in (both) Spirit and in Truth.
Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of G-d is quick, and powerful,
and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividingasunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a
discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all
things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we
have to do(OMNISCIENCE).
Now concerning Satan (Human Nature), was it (Human Nature) always evil?
Certainly not!This is evidenced by the following verses that explain this in two ways.
First Satan's (Human Nature's) original name was LUCIFER, which means
"Messenger of Righteousness" (Angel of Light). LUCIFER(Innocent Human
Nature) was not only GOOD and PERFECT in its ways, but had the Supreme
position of power in YHVH's Kingdom. A Righteous Kingdom that had NO
EVIL in it at all. Therefore "Unrighteousness" was still a non-event at that
point "In Time". So firstly Lucifer(Innocent Human Nature) had a sudden
forced name (or title / label) change, AND secondly, Scripture states this as an
actual event.
Isaiah 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son ofthe morning! how art thou cut down to the ground (Earth), which did
weaken the nations!
Luke 10:18(This event actually occurred in Genesis when Adam andEve symbolically partook of "The Knowledge of the Tree or Source of Good
and Evil, and Satan (Human Nature) was symbolically cast to the surface ofThe Earth in the same manner as a snake to crawl on its belly in the dust) .
18 And he (Messiah) said unto them, I beheld(Strong's G#2334,
Discerned, acknowledged, perceived. Does NOT mean "I Saw.") Satan
(Source of Human Nature) as lightning fall from heaven (from a position
of power).
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Ezekiel 28:14-17 You are the anointed cherub that covers; and Ihave set you so: you were upon the Holy mountain of G-d; you have
walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.
15 You were perfect in your ways from the day that you were
created, until iniquity was found in you
Note: This occurred at a very definite point "In Time." A pointthat historically (Bible History) separates the period of time(when Lucifer and all that resided in YHVH's Kingdom were perfect
in righteousness) from the present sinful period we now live in.
At that "Point In Time" Lucifer became Satan (the author of sin
or human nature) AND sin was no longer just theory. Therefore
"Sin," "SELF," "Human Nature," AND "Satan" are virtuallysynonymous ("As One").
16 By the multitude of your merchandise they have filled the midst of
thee with violence, and you have sinned: therefore I will cast you as
profane out of the mountain of G-d: and I will destroy you, O
covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.
17 Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty, you have
corrupted your wisdom by reason of your brightness: I will cast you tothe ground (like lightning strikes the Earth), I will lay you before kings,
that they may behold you.
Now we can see the problem (that most have) in understanding the creation of
evil. Satan is virtually synonymous with evil, AND SO, since YHVH created
Lucifer(Messenger [Angel] of Righteousness [Light]) then He must have created
evil; Right? Wrong! Why? Because that is only a half truth, actually
YHVH created Lucifer as a "Perfect or without Unrighteousness" (in hisways) cherub. Satan (Human Nature) was NOT created; Human Nature
(Satan) evolved; Satan chose to rebel against YHVH (become Self-centered
versus YHVH centered) of its OWN "Freewill."
Therefore, YHVH did NOT create evil as evil, YHVH created evil (Human
Nature) as Good (Lucifer),AND it is our Sacred duty as YHVH's ministers to
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make that distinction known whenever, a conflict arises in the understanding
of this issue. It does not matter that the ALL KNOWING (Omniscient)
YHVH knew that evil would evolve. What matters is that He neither forced
the angels (messengers) nor did He force mankind to become evil. YHVH has
NEVER desired for mankind or His angels to become evil! To allow
someone to assume that YHVH created evil as evil is a heinous evil within
itself, and a dishonor to the Holy and Righteous name (reputation) of YHVH.
Always Remember, Evil can serve Good (YHVH's Purpose), but Good never
serves Evil! As for Satan itself, "It" is an allegory for "Source or Tree of
Unrighteousness," which is made manifest in "Human Nature."
Little Children, beware of Evil Masquerading As Good.