ERIO POWER EXPLOSION 2025: The Origin of Evil By Pastor G.S. Dada
why does Evil seem to be so prevalent if God is good, I mean perfectly good? Why does evil flourish while innocent people suffer? These are not merely theological conundrums. There’s something wrong with this world. It’s obvious when you look around: hatred spreads more quickly, violence is more audible, and righteousness appears alien.
They are the heartfelt cries of people who have experienced injustice, betrayal, suffering, and spiritual struggles that are too intense to put into words. They are the murmurs of Christians who are trying to walk in the light but are persecuted by the darkness.
This is not merely a scholarly discussion. It’s a journey into the core of truth that teaches you how to resist evil when it comes to you as well as where it came from. The concept of evil is not abstract. It’s intimate. It is tenacious.
Furthermore, we run the risk of collapsing under its weight rather than rising in God’s power if we don’t comprehend its origins and what God says about it.
The Lie That Blames God
Many people, when overwhelmed by evil, do what Adam and Eve did; they start pointing fingers. Adam said it was the woman God gave him. Eve said it was the serpent. But God didn’t excuse either of them. He held each one accountable. Why? Because God does not tempt anyone. Evil is not His tool, nor is it His nature. The Bible makes it clear: God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all.
Some will still say, “But didn’t God create everything? Didn’t He give us desires? Isn’t it His fault if those desires lead us into sin?” This is a dangerous misunderstanding. God gave us the capacity for desire, yes, but not for destruction.
Desires were meant to bring us closer to Him; to hunger for righteousness, to thirst for His presence. Sin twists what was pure. The devil does not create; he corrupts. He takes what God made and perverts it, offering counterfeit satisfaction that always leads to death.
Where Evil Truly Began
Evil didn’t start with God. It started with rebellion. It began when Lucifer, a created angel, lifted his heart in pride and sought the throne of heaven. Isaiah 14 reveals his fall. He wasn’t content to reflect God’s glory; he wanted to receive it.
That rebellion birthed darkness. And when man was created in God’s image and given the freedom to choose, Satan didn’t waste time. In Genesis 3, we see his first deception and man’s first fall.
From that moment, the human heart became a battleground. The very mind and soul of man became a place where good and evil wage war. James 1 explains this clearly. Temptation does not come from God.
It begins with our own desires; when we entertain them, they entice us, then conception takes place, and sin is born. And if sin grows without repentance, it leads to death.
Temptation is not sin. Even Jesus was tempted. But He didn’t give in. He showed us what victory looks like: rooted in the Word, grounded in obedience, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The enemy quoted Scripture, but Jesus answered with truth, not pride or doubt. That’s the difference.
God Is Still the Source of All That Is Good
While evil tries to cloud the world, God remains unchanged. He is not a shifting shadow. He is the Father of lights, the giver of every perfect gift. Every time love shows up, every time mercy breaks through, every time peace calms a storm; that’s God.
ed away from the world. He’s calling it back to Himself. James 1:17 reminds us that every good and perfect gift is from above. There’s no darkness in Him. No malice. No deception.
This is what gives us hope. While Satan conceives sin, God conceives salvation. While the devil draws men into death, God draws them into redemption. Christians are called the first fruits of His creation: born not of sin, but of the Word of truth. And the more we walk in that truth, the more we see clearly that God has not abandoned us. He has equipped us.
What Do We Do with This Truth?
Knowing the origin of evil is only half the journey. The other half is knowing how to live in a world where evil still exists. The Bible doesn’t say temptation will disappear. But it does promise a way of escape. God allows testing to strengthen our faith, not to destroy it. And even in the face of evil, He empowers us to choose life.
Every day, we are presented with choices. Will we let our desires rule us? Or will we surrender those desires to the Lordship of Christ? Will we guard our hearts, or will we let the enemy set up camp in our minds? The devil can tempt, but he cannot force. He can deceive, but he cannot dominate those who are anchored in God.
This is why Scripture calls us to renew our minds, to put on the armor of God, to resist the devil. Because while evil is real, it is not greater than the One who lives in us.
Evil Exists, But So Does Victory
Evil entered the world through rebellion. But redemption entered through Christ. The devil tempts us through the door of our own desires, but God stands at the same door and knocks, offering us life, light, and freedom.
We don’t serve a God who is far removed from our struggles. We serve a God who took on flesh, felt the sting of temptation, walked through the valley of death, and rose in triumph over every evil power. The cross wasn’t just about forgiveness; It was about authority. It was God’s declaration to the world: evil will not win.
So, in this world full of confusion and compromise, choose the path of life. Don’t blame God for the darkness. Turn to Him for the light. Let His Word be your weapon, let His Spirit be your strength, and let His goodness be your guide.
Evil may have a beginning, But in Christ, it will have an end. Let your story be one that ends in victory.
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