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Mark 5.1–20
We see a man who was possessed with evil (demons) transformed into a now helpful member of his society.
What affects has pluralism / tolerance had on evil within our society?
Since 1960, we have seen the following changes.
467% in crease in violent crime
463% increase in the numbers of state and federal prisoners
200% increase in the teenage suicide rate
1000% increase in fornication
200% increase in divorce
35 million abortions
William J. Bennett, Index of Leading Cultural Indicators: American Society at the End of the 20th Century.
New York: Broadway Books, 1999.
Obviously tolerance / pluralism has not helped to eliminate evil.
It has instead resulted in a great increase in evil in our society.
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If tolerance doesn’t eliminate evil, what does?
The gospel
Ephesians 4.17–32
The gospel transforms us from practicing evil to seeking the best for others.
Matthew 5–7
The gospel equips us with the righteousness needed to eliminate evil and seek the best for others.
5.13–16, salt and light do good and not harm
5.21–48, the gospel reverses evil attitudes
7.12, the golden rule seeks what is best for others
Romans 12.1–2
The gospel transforms us by renewing us from our mind outward and results in us doing what is good.
How does the gospel eliminate evil?
Matthew 22.34–40
The gospel teaches us to love God, but also to love our neighbor.
Every attitude or action governed by the gospel builds on one or both of these two points.
Loving our neighbor will always involve doing what is best for them and will never bring evil on them.
Colossians 3.1–17
The gospel teaches us to eliminate (put to death) every attitude and action that would bring evil on others and to develop (put on) attitudes and actions that help and result in good for others.
Ephesians 6.10–18
The gospel, and only the gospel, provides us with the strength, weapons, and armor to fight evil.
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1 Timothy 1.12–17
Without the gospel we will do evil and bring harm to ourselves and others.
With the gospel the most vile human being is transformed to glorify God and seek the best for others.
Is Christ living in you?
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