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The Dangers of a COMPROMISED Church: A Call to Return to True, Spirit-Filled Worship

In recent decades, the landscape of church worship and ministry has shifted dramatically, reflecting a cultural compromise that many see as detrimental to the integrity of the Christian faith. What was once a passionate, Spirit-empowered ministry—where men and women of God were fully led by the Holy Spirit to serve both the Church and the world—has evolved into something that many would argue is a far cry from its original, sacred purpose.

The allure of modern techniques, high-energy performances, and “whistles and bells” in contemporary worship services may seem appealing to many. But at what cost? The compromise of biblical truths, the erosion of sound doctrine, and the infiltration of worldly music into the church sanctuary have transformed worship from being a “sacred encounter with God” into an experience that caters more to consumerism than to Spirit-filled devotion. As a result, we are witnessing the rise of “spiritless Christianity” and the disturbing alignment of some churches with secular movements that have no place in the kingdom of God.

### “The Erosion of Sound Doctrine and the Dilution of Truth“

One of the most alarming aspects of this shift is the erosion of “sound doctrine” within many churches. The Bible warns that in the last days, people would not endure “sound teaching” but would seek out teachers who cater to their own desires, telling them what they want to hear (2 Timothy 4:3). We are seeing this reality play out today as churches opt for more palatable, feel-good messages that lack the “conviction” and “power” of the gospel. The Gospel is meant to “transform lives,” calling people to repentance, holiness, and a deeper relationship with God, but too often today’s message simply comforts rather than convicts.

The Bible calls the Church to be the “pillar and foundation of truth” (1 Timothy 3:15), yet we are witnessing an alarming trend where “biblical truths” are being watered down to accommodate a culture that seeks convenience over conviction. As “theological compromises” increase, the foundation of Christian faith becomes weaker, causing many believers to be misled or confused about what is truly biblical. When the gospel is diluted to align with modern tastes, we lose the “transforming power” that authentic Christianity offers.

### “From Spirit-Filled Worship to Consumer Christianity“

Historically, Christian worship was a “spiritual experience,” fuelled by the presence of the Holy Ghost. It was a time for believers to gather in reverence, to be filled with the power of God, to offer their heartfelt praises, and to be strengthened by the Word. However, in many modern churches, worship has become a performance, replete with flashing lights, loud music, and the theatrical flair of entertainment.

“Instead of being a house of prayer and devotion to the Scriptures, where the Word is expounded to the hearty and pious listeners with reverence and humility, many modern churches have shifted focus. Worship, once a sacred act of communion with God, has become a performance—replete with flashing lights, loud music, and the theatrical flair of entertainment. The emphasis is often placed more on spectacle than on spiritual depth, drawing attention away from the solemnity of Scripture and the quiet reflection that once characterised true devotion. This shift is not merely a matter of style but a fundamental change in the way we understand the purpose of worship. Instead of fostering an atmosphere of reverence and awe before a holy God, churches today often create an environment more akin to a concert or show, where emotions are stirred through sensory overload rather than through the still, small voice of Scripture. As a result, the worship experience can feel more like an emotional high than a transformative encounter with the living Word, leaving many spiritually malnourished and disconnected from the depth of biblical truth.

This shift in focus also changes the nature of worship itself. Instead of a humble gathering where the Scriptures are prayerfully read, meditated upon, and expounded to build up the church, many congregations now experience services where the message is secondary to the atmosphere. The sacred act of teaching the Word, intended to nourish the heart and mind of believers, is often reduced to a brief sermon or message sandwiched between musical performances and flashy visual effects. In this environment, worship becomes something we “consume” for the moment—more about the “feeling” it gives us than the “truth” it imparts.

This trend not only risks diluting the integrity of the gospel message, but it also undermines the very nature of worship as an act of submission and adoration. Worship, at its core, is meant to be an offering of our lives—an act of surrender that leads to deep spiritual renewal, not a fleeting emotional experience that fades once the lights dim. The church, as the body of Christ, is called to be a pillar and foundation of truth, yet when the focus shifts away from Scripture and towards performance, the church’s role as a witness to God’s truth is compromised. Instead of shaping culture with the eternal, unchanging Word of God, many modern churches find themselves reflecting and amplifying the transient fads of the world, blurring the lines between sacred worship and secular entertainment.”

While there’s nothing wrong with using creativity and technology in worship, the shift in focus is palpable. What was once an intimate, Spirit-led encounter has become an event that often prioritises “emotional stimulation” over spiritual transformation. Many churches, in their pursuit of attracting larger congregations, have embraced “consumer-driven worship”—where the goal is to cater to personal preferences rather than glorify God. This shift has led to an emphasis on “feeling good” rather than truly worshipping in “spirit and truth” (John 4:24). The Holy Spirit’s role in guiding worship and empowering believers seems to be diminishing in favour of performances that often feel more like a concert than a sacred gathering.

Some lament that true “spirit-filled ministry”—where people are truly touched, transformed, and empowered by the Holy Ghost—has become harder to find. The heart of worship, once centred around the “presence of God,” is often now focused more on “entertainment value” and “appealing to human emotions.” What happened to the genuine “anointing” of the Holy Ghost that once marked Christian gatherings and led people to “conviction, healing, deliverance and true discipleship”?

Worldly Movements Invading the Pulpit

Perhaps one of the most disheartening developments is the infiltration of secular ideologies and movements within the very pulpits that are meant to declare “God’s truth.” The rise of movements such as “gay rights,” “drag queens,” and other cultural ideologies in churches is a troubling sign. Some churches, in their desire to be more inclusive or politically correct, have allowed these worldly movements to shape their beliefs, services, and even leadership.

The Bible calls the church to be separate from the world—not to reflect its values, but to “stand as a light in the darkness” (Romans 12:2, 1 John 2:15-17). Yet, as these secular values invade the church, many believers are concerned about the authenticity of their faith and whether the church is still upholding the “biblical standard.” The Bible clearly condemns behaviours such as “homosexuality,” “idolatry,” and “immorality,” but in some areas of the Church, these behaviours are being embraced and even celebrated in direct contradiction to Scripture.

The infiltration of these ideologies into the pulpits is not just a reflection of cultural compromise—it’s a “spiritual invasion.” The Bible warns that “Satan” himself will transform into an “angel of light” and that his ministers will masquerade as “apostles of righteousness” (2 Corinthians 11:14-15). What we are witnessing today in many churches could very well be the “deception” that Scripture foretold. False teachers and apostles, led by the enemy, are diluting the gospel and leading many astray.

Biblical Prophecy Fulfilled

The infiltration of worldly movements into the Church, along with the watering down of doctrine, seems to align with “biblical prophecy” about the “falling away” of the faith in the last days (2 Thessalonians 2:3). As the Church becomes more compromised, the “sanctity” of the “holy place” is being desecrated, just as the Bible warned (Matthew 24:15, Daniel 9:27). The widespread acceptance of sin, the distortion of the gospel, and the confusion within the Church are signs that we may indeed be living in the final days before Christ’s return.

The Bible clearly foretold these times: that in the “last days,” there would be a great “apostasy,” where many would turn away from the truth (1 Timothy 4:1). We are living through this “great falling away,” where “biblical truths” are being rejected, and the “Church” is being infiltrated by false ideologies and false teachers. But just because we are seeing these signs doesn’t mean we should lose hope. Instead, it should “awaken” us to the need for discernment, vigilance, and a return to biblical truth.

A Call to Discernment and a Return to True Worship

In these troubling times, there is a call to “return” to “true, Spirit-filled worship”—where the focus is on glorifying God, upholding sound doctrine, and submitting to the leading of the Holy Spirit. While many churches may have compromised, the “remnant of God’s people”—those who are committed to truth and purity—still exists. These believers are still “contending for the faith” and standing firm on the Word of God (Jude 1:3).

The church must take a stand. “We must be vigilant” in these times, “discerning” the spirits at work in the world and in the church. As believers, we are called to “hold fast to the gospel” and “preserve its purity.” While the culture around us is shifting, the “Word of God” remains unchanging, and the “Holy Spirit” is still active and at work in the hearts of those who remain faithful.

In Conclusion

Yes, the landscape of the Church is changing, and not for the better. The erosion of sound doctrine, the rise of consumer-driven Christianity, and the infiltration of worldly ideologies are alarming signs of compromise. But there is still hope. The faithful remnant of God’s people is still standing firm, holding fast to the “truth” of God’s Word and the “power” of the Holy Ghost. “Now is the time to discern the times,” “reject false teachings,” and “return to the true worship of God”—where the Holy Ghost is free to move, and the gospel is boldly proclaimed. The “end times” may be upon us, but in these dark days, the light of “authentic Christianity” can still shine brightly through those who choose to stay true to God’s Word and His ways.

The Seed of GOOD and EVIL: Origin of Spiritual Lineage

Introduction:

In the intricate tapestry of human existence, a profound question echoes through the corridors of time—when did the tares enter the human race, and who sowed their seeds among us? This exploration delves into the biblical narrative, unveiling the intertwining threads of good and evil, light and darkness. From the fall of Adam to the choices of each individual, the journey of the human spirit unfolds, shaped by the essence of religion and the pivotal moment of divine intervention.

When did the tares enter the human race and who seeded them? It is evident that with Adam’s fall, the evil seed joined the human race. God let the wicked line, or tares, grow alongside the good seeds. The disposition of a person’s spirit determines their offspring. The spirit of a religion shapes the spirit of its followers; or the essence of a religion influences the essence of its followers. Hence, the shift in spirit determines whether one is an adversary or a child of God. How did I come to be God’s child? I was the devil’s offspring, carrying his seed, the spirit that operates in the disobedient children – Eph 2:2. However, when God quickened me by the power of His eternal Spirit, a new spirit—which is of God—was produced within of me, driving out the spirit of darkness that held me captive. The distinction is that, in contrast to previous enslavement and the power of death, you obtain both liberation and a new spirit that is fashioned after God’s likeness in Christ. “That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit”. A person born of any other religious spirit is a tare, but if they are born of the Spirit of God, they are a good seed that is incorruptible, holy, and righteous. Both bear fruit—one leads to death, the other to life. If not, why do you suppose the kingdom of evil has introduced a multitude of religions into the world? Its purpose is to entice humanity and quench their innate religious desire, preventing them from accepting the life that God has to offer. One benefit of other faiths offered by the devil, as opposed to the religion of Christ, is that you can indulge your carnal desires without exhibiting any remorse. You may gain according to the world’s standards while losing nothing. However, practicing authentic faith may come at a cost in life, but it is secure in God, which guarantees eternal life. There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it – Ecclesiastes 8:8.

And what would a sinful man choose? Light or darkness? Men preferred darkness over light – John 3:19. However, man cannot save himself; just as he did not choose to be born, he cannot choose to be saved. Man is placed in a favorable position solely by God’s election. Otherwise, he would never be able to consider soul redemption; he is incapable of even considering the possibility of soul restoration. The Father of lights must draw a person to Christ – John 6:44. Despite man’s inability to choose life, the light of God, which brings light to man, has shined in darkness, just as the sun shines on all creation impartially – John 1:1-5. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined – Isaiah 9:2. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ – 2 Cor 4:6.

Today’s globe is home to practically every kind of religion that a wicked heart would wish to align itself with. Man is free to select whatever religion that best suits his or her current needs or problems, as per their wishes. Additionally, man is entering into a pact with the devil each time he chooses to follow a religion other than God’s.

Being unable to choose life is God’s condemnation, for God will give every soul who enters the world the grace to enter life; nevertheless, because mankind preferred darkness, they despise light and deny God’s inner call. And as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient – Rom 1:28. For many are called, but few are chosen – Matt 22:14; The call is for everyone; and the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men every where to repent – Acts 17:30. As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live – Ezekiel 33:11. And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled – Luke 14:23.

Known as the line of the wicked, Cain and his grandson Lamech were the vehicles through which that evil spirit first appeared. Subsequently, we observe the emergence of wickedness in the fold of Jacob’s sons. The Holy Ghost through Jacob addressed thus in Genesis 49; when it comes to Simeon and Levi, it is said that, instruments of cruelty are in their habitations. O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their self-will they dug down a wall. Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel – Genesis 49:5-7. Did wickedness end there? No, it didn’t. It engulfed the entire planet. According to Jesus of Nazareth, it has spread to Christendom as well. What exactly did he say? Whoever hates his brother is a murderer – 1 John 3:15. And many Christians despise each other. Hatred is the binding force. That is the fruit of the world of evil. What astounds me is how many people I know who are members of the church are bearing the fruit of the wicked. I’ve witnessed the worst kind of hatred within the ranks of many professed Christians.

Conclusion:

As we navigate the diverse landscape of religious beliefs in today’s world, a crucial decision emerges. The choice between the path of light and darkness is not merely a philosophical contemplation but a spiritual reality. The ancient struggle between the seeds of good and evil persists, evident in the actions and attitudes of humanity. In understanding the origin of the tares, we find that the call to life is universal, yet the response lies within the divine election.

The narrative transcends historical boundaries, reaching into the present, where the echoes of Cain’s line and the descendants of Jacob’s sons still resonate. The imperative to choose life, the light that shines in darkness, beckons every soul. In this exploration, we confront the age-old question: What does a sinful man choose? The dichotomy between light and darkness is inherent, yet salvation is a gift bestowed by the Father of lights.

In the midst of a world adorned with a myriad of religions, the call to repentance and the plea for the wicked to turn from their ways reverberate through the ages. The intertwining of good and evil, the choice between life and death, unfolds in a cosmic drama where divine grace and human responsibility converge. As we journey through the annals of spiritual lineage, the call remains—choose life, for in that choice lies the redemption of the soul.

Does God Initiate Both GOOD and EVIL?

“Unpacking the Enigma: Does God Initiate Both GOOD and EVIL?”

God is intrinsically a Creator; and the only self-existent One out there. Creating is His nature. He takes pleasure in creating. He must create and create and create.

If we believe that the phrase “in the beginning” represents the “genesis of all things,” then it follows that God began creating the heavens and the earth at the exact moment He appeared or when He began Himself. It is ludicrous thought. That would contradict His eternal past and imply that He had a beginning.

We simply cannot draw the conclusion that God’s creation of the heavens and the earth was His first setting because we cannot place Him inside the confines of time and that He resides outside of that creational dimension.

He has existed forever and eternity. He is without beginning or end. Can you envision the past continuing forever–an everlasting past? For Him, there is no beginning. We cannot analyze the things of God while we are bound to this mortal existence since we are creatures that are inherently based on time (Ecclesiastes 3).

Since the fall of man, there has been a void left in the mortals’ hearts. This chasm, which is a result of the fall, or consequence of the fall has also been filled with the ominous question: Who is He? Does God exist? Is God real?

God was not disregarding man’s innate yearning to know his Creator, nor was His silence an indication of His animosity or exhibiting abhorrence for His creation. After making a covenant with a man He summoned out of Ur of the Chaldeans (a heathen named Abram), God founded the nation of Israel through his descendants in order to utilize them as a platform for revealing Himself–to show the world He created for Himself who He really is and to raise up a holy seed from among them who would ultimately bring SHALOM to the dilapidated world.

“God so loved His cosmos”.

When the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son (Galatians 4:4).

God sent His own Son to explain or put an end to these mysteries. Then “grace and truth” appeared – John 1:17 – Apostle Paul states: we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory – 1 Corinthians 2:7 – Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit (Ephesians 3:5). Jesus said, For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known (Luke 12:2) – Of which the prophets have enquired and searched diligently – 1 Peter 1:10 – which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God – Ephesians 3:9 – Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints (Colossians 1:26).

As the Creator, He always ought to be creating. For that is His nature not just His hobby. It makes sense why He is known as “The Creator.” Human mind cannot fathom this Almighty – nor can we comprehend God enough with our finiteness.

The creature cannot have life apart from God. As God contains everything, He must also be present within His creation. He must uphold all things, without which nothing would exist. For in Him we live, and move, and have our being (Acts 17:28). Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the Lord, One that inhabits eternity (Isaiah 57:15). Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord (Jeremiah 23:24).

Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? (Isaiah 40:12) Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing (Isaiah 40:15).

To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him? (Isaiah 40:18) It is He that sits upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretches out the heavens as a curtain and spreads them out as a tent to dwell in: (Isaiah 40:22) To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One (Isaiah 40:25).

His breath in our nostrils – Genesis 2:7/7:22/Job 27:3/Lamentations 4:20 – causes everything to exist, including our ability to breathe, see, smell, taste, and discern objects. A living thing exhales to recover, replenish and to maintain itself; nevertheless, when God exhales, He does so to rejuvenate everything. When human’s exhales carbon dioxide it is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis. Similar to how plants use carbon dioxide that humans exhale as part of the photosynthesis process, God’s exhalation is His very Spirit, which is taken up by all of His living creatures.

It is impossible to count the angels in heaven (innumerable – Hebrews 12:22) or measure the sand on the sea floor (Jeremiah 33:22), but is there anything too difficult for the omnipotent God who treats nations as a drop in a bucket and counts them as minute dust on a balance? Indeed, He treats the islands as a very small thing. He also measures the waters in the hollow of his hand, metes out heaven with a span, comprehends the earth’s dust in a measure, and weigh it – Isaiah 40:12–15. He mentions how many stars there are and calls each one by name – Psalm 147:4. And to whom will you compare God then?

Unlike Lucifer, the anointed Cherub – Ezekiel 28:14 – who was given the office to reign upon a civilization and failed to carry out God’s will and ultimately perished from glory – Isaiah 14:17 – God through Christ, heals the broken in heart and binds up the wounds (Psalm 147:3) – Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite (Psalm 147:5) – The Lord lifts up the meek: he casts the wicked down to the ground (Psalm 147:6)

Can you picture God holding all the sand and all the deep waters in His palm to weigh them? Can you envision God addressing all the galaxy’s stars by their names and making sure that none are missed? Can you believe that God is aware of the number of hairs that have fallen off each of us, both the dead and the living? Do you understand why the mountains tremble and molten fire erupts from them? The mountains flow down at God’s presence (Isaiah 64:3) – He looks on the earth, and it trembles: he touches the hills, and they smoke (Psalm 104:32).

Are you familiar with the components of the winds? They seem to be appearing everywhere, but are they actual beings or just a phenomenon in the world? Revelation 7:1 Are you aware that the sun, which gives this world its light and life, has a home of his own and that he is carrying out the Creator’s edict to the letter? Psalm 19:4-6

Who will you use as a comparison for God, who created everything? To whom will you compare Him? How would you provide Him with a place to live? Can you fit the all-powerful, all-knowing God inside a shrine? Does He reside in man-made temples? You’ve got to be crazy, I guess.

The beings that consent to live in shrines or demand that shrines be created to facilitate them or that which agrees to live in shrines or demands that shrines be built to facilitate them should be beings/ entities that are restricted, deranged, that have a beginning, and are destined to perish in due course. It is not God who comes to dwell in shrines that humans have created. In human-made shrines, it is not God who visits and takes up residence. He penetrates the hearts through His steadfast Spirit, whereupon He is sanctified to dwell. As a Supreme Being, God Almighty is the opposite and has neither beginning nor end.

Since creation, that is inclusive of the angelic beings are incapable in producing anything good or bad without God’s consent, then we must understand that God who is Perfect and Holy must be the One who’s CREATED evil also; otherwise, it wouldn’t make sense. A creature like a cherub cannot ENGENDER evil. No wonder the New Testament divulge the existence of an entity named “the mystery of iniquity” (2 Thessalonians 2:7). It is kept a great secret for the now. Someday we shall know.

But though he causes grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

To crush under his feet all the prisoners of the earth,

To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the most High,

To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approves not.

Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commands it not?

Out of the mouth of the most High proceeds not EVIL AND GOOD? Lamentations 3:32-38

What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not RECEIVE EVIL? (Job 2:10)
I (yatsar – (through the squeezing into shape); to mould into a form; especially as a potter) form the light and create darkness: I (`asah – accomplish, execute, provide, perform, bestow) make peace, and CREATE EVIL: I (Yhovah – (the) self-Existent or the Eternal One) the Lord do all these things (Isaiah 45:7)
I am the Lord, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: There is none other than Him who is the cause, originator, genesis of all things. From Him must proceed all things; by His command must all things take form or come to fruition or emerge. He spoke and it was done – Psalm 33:9 – He upholds all things by the word of His power – Hebrews 1:3.

Know then, that as there is the “great is the mystery of godliness” – 1 Timothy 3:16, there is “the mystery of iniquity” as well – 2 Thessalonians 2:7.

I don’t see God has created anything that is fail-safe or impregnable yet. Maybe, He did not begin a perfect age yet, I can only conjecture! If it was fail-safe, it wouldn’t have been made subject to vanity or putrefaction or bondage of corruption – Romans 8:20. This perspective is supported by the Bible, which states that “that which is partial shall be done away when that which is perfect is come” – 1Cor 13:10 – Not as though I had already obtained perfection or both: rather I pursue both (Philippians 3:12).

We who are in Christ our redeemer, who is the only Way to perfection, are on that journey to be made whole, complete. Even the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same (Romans 8:20). What for? There must be an explanation. It wouldn’t make sense if it didn’t, now, would it?

The entirety of creation is the handiwork of a master craftsman, and just as a potter works on his creation and subjects it to various processes, God has likewise made his creations/creatures to go through similar stages of growth.

Because of this, the word “yastar” is frequently used in the Bible to describe a potter’s work with clay. God originally gave man a clay-like makeup because of this reason. It was done on purpose. I assume that this earthly construction was a temporary undertaking in His eyes. Our physical body is likened by the apostle Paul to a seed – 1 Corinthians 15:42-44. Now, why would he do it if there was no justification?

For mankind, God had bigger goals in mind. While the first man is from the ground, the second Adam comes from heaven – 1 Corinthians 15:47,48. Christ, the Son of Man, was what God intended for every man to evolve into when He formed man out of dust and breathed into him life. And so, it is written, the first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit (1 Corinthians 15:45).

Am I making sense? There is no way we could understand the causes of all the evil that befell humanity if we do not adopt this viewpoint. I couldn’t comprehend the causes of all the humankind’s woes until I understand about God through the holy Scriptures. If this were not the case, the focus and worries would shift to the wicked being and his plans. In light of the knowledge that God is supreme and that He rules over both human kingdoms and His own creation, Daniel 4:17,25,32/5:21, we may see that there is still hope for us.

Since the devil is a “fallen angel” and is a creation of God, we simply cannot attribute any glory to him–even instituting of evil. He is not the cause, but he is a fallen entity. As the breath of God and the word of his might sustains everything–the creation of God doesn’t possess the potential to create. Now don’t read me wrong! When the Bible portrays “Lucifer” as perfect in all his ways when he was created – Ezekiel 28:15 – that discloses to us an enigmatic/ambiguous nature of “evil”, the causation of evil.

If according to God, Lucifer was perfect in his ways from the day he was created until iniquity was found in him – Ezekiel 28:15, how would it make him the instigator of evil. It doesn’t make sense. How can perfection and evil co-exist? Was he the devil and a beloved son of God at the same time? God was so fond of him that He even made a lament for him after his fall and covered the deep for him (Ezekiel 31:15). The planet was submerged in water for this reason before God brought it out again to create a new species called man.

The chaotic earth that we see in Genesis 1 is the upshot of Lucifer’s rebellion. The submerged earth that we see in Genesis 1:2 was then a gesture of God’s lamentation over Lucifer. God hath set him so: he was upon the holy mountain of God (Ezekiel 28:14). He was the most exquisite creation that God delighted in, and every precious stone served as his covering when God formed him. He was heaven’s greatest composer as well.

Ezekiel the prophet describes him as the anointed cherub who was set up by God upon the holy mountain of God. Before his fall, in the original Garden of Eden, he was given a world to rule – Ezekiel 28:13. It makes sense why he envied Adam and Eve. For he once controlled this globe. Because of this, he continues to fight for it. I believe Lucifer, the anointed cherub, received ‘the Mimshach’ – which in Hebrew means, “anointed” – Mimshach was used to describe the unprecedented beauty, splendours, and stretched forth wings of Lucifer – Ezekiel 28

If Lucifer was evil, then that would contradict the word of God, which says the contrary – Ezekiel 28:15 – He was Perfect = tamiym = from 8552; entire (literally, figuratively, or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth: — without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole.

How could we then conclude that Lucifer IS the evil one, when he WAS not. We know that after his fall that he’s become the devil or the adversary of God. Unless God intended to have one, there can be no adversary for God. Since Yahweh is God, He must cause things – He must create one, right?

Did the ‘evil one’ fell from his call? No, Lucifer the prefect one, fell from his consecrated state through rebellion. If he was upright according to God, where did ‘pride’ originate from? This we now know that God made Lucifer to be ‘the evil one’ – ‘the wicked one’ – Satan, which means the adversary. That can be proper, but where did iniquity come from that made Lucifer fall?

We simply cannot answer this question as, God refers to it as “mystery of iniquity” – 2 Thessalonians 2:7. We must then realize that God has kept this mystery from being investigated for the now. As we cannot fathom the depth of God (the mystery of godliness – 1Timothy 3:16) for the now, the mystery of iniquity also remains a prohibited zone for our minds to stray into.

The mystery of iniquity continues to be a forbidden territory for our minds to wander into, just as we are unable to comprehend the depth of God (the mystery of godliness; 1 Timothy 3:16) for the time being.

However, we might be able to glean something out of that verse in Thessalonians. I see it as a spiritual entity that pervades the entire created world. We don’t know for sure whether this disembodied evil spirit entered Lucifer and he thus became the devil or Satan; but we know that there is a spirit that work in the children of disobedience, which is also known as the power of the air – Ephesians 2:2. We consider it as the spirit of Satan, but I believe that is not a correct description. This is the same spirit that ‘the man of sin’, the false Messiah will also be enthralled with.

Bible says, the evil spirit from God came upon Saul (1 Samuel 16:15/18:10). For the same reason: ‘Pride’ had led to this inception of evil.

The divine Being God who alone is the causation of all things, proceeds both evil and good. Evil as a chastisement or destruction or damnation or punishment.

The Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil (Genesis 3:22).

The evil, the death is all God’s handiwork meant to fulfil His eternal purposes. The evil or death are not some kind of influence or a force, but spiritual beings created by God, vessels of wrath fitted to destruction, if you will – 1 Corinthians 15:26/ Revelation 20:14/Romans 9:22.

The combination of that evil spirit from God (the mystery of iniquity) and the angelic structure of Lucifer is a force that needs to be reckoned with. That concoction of a creature has become Satan, who now instigates evil. But this ‘strong man’ that bedevilled the world was brought to its knees by the Lord from heaven – Mark 3:27/Col 2:15. And ‘the violent one’ Jesus Christ, not only bound this ‘strong man’ but also spoiled his goods – Matthew 11:12/12:29 – he took it by force and incapacitated the devil, which is called Satan.

Now the question is: Wouldn’t ‘knowing good and evil’ make God unholy and imperfect? Not a bit! God is perfect and Holy in every sense. He is a holy God and a righteous Judge. He is ‘the Judge of all the earth’ that judges righteously and without partiality – Genesis 18:25.

Only an omniscient God can be the “Judge of all the earth”. Hence, God is the “Ultimate Entity” that none would want to content with. His character is devoid of any wickedness. He is sinless and unflawed in every manner. His holiness, which distinguishes Him from all other beings, is frequently regarded as the very core of His being.

Furthermore, God is a just Judge. What would a judge then do? What is the Judge’s function? What authority does He possess, and how far would He go to punish, chastise, or vindicate?

In issuing judgments, a just judge must be fair, impartial, and unbiased. He upholds the law and is influenced by moral and just values. The law of God is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good (Romans 7:12)

If an accused person is judged to be guilty, a just judge must impose a sentence that is proportionate for the seriousness of the offense. It is His responsibility to decide whether the accused person is guilty or innocent. He will have mercy on whom He will – Romans 9:15,18 – He found none righteous, no, not one – Romans 3:10 – for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God – Romans 3:23 – In Adam all died – 1 Corinthians 15:22 – Therefore, as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation (Romans 5:18). Who condemned us? God, the great ‘Judge of all the earth’. His law condemned us – Romans 7:7,8.

Hell is a term used frequently to describe the particular kind of punishment for the doomed, the particular form of the retribution meted out to the condemned. Hell is depicted as a region of anguish, sorrow and torment where the damned go to spend eternity separated from God.

What therefore must God have in His purview or at His disposal if He is the “Judge of all the earth”?

Just as a master has the authority to punish or reprimand a disobedient servant, God also has the power to condemn and punish those who rebel against Him. Matthew 18:34 and Revelation 21:8, suggests that those who do not follow God’s will may face eternal punishment in a lake of fire and brimstone. At the same time, He also has reserved a place for them who are free from condemnation. Does that make sense?

What I’m attempting to say is that because God is a righteous Judge and must carry out the duties of a Judge, anything He does—including punishing, condemning, destroying, reprimanding, humiliating—won’t render Him unholy or corrupt. It is impossible to ever classify His deeds as evil or unjust; rather, they are righteous and holy. He is bound by His own Laws, and they are just and holy – Romans 7:12. He maintains everything by the word of His power, isn’t that right? He has therefore, magnified His word above all His name – Psalm 138:2.

Whom are we fighting? Against whom are we at war? Against rulers of the darkness of this world, against principalities and powers, as well as against spiritual wickedness in high places (Ephesians 6:12). Who did Jesus Christ succeed in defeating? You do realize that he spoiled ruined (incapacitated) principalities and powers? (See Col 2:15). Who, why, and for what purpose did all that is visible and invisible, including all thrones, all dominions, all principalities, and all powers were created? All things were created by the Word of God, and all things were created for Him (Colossians 1:16). For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. (Romans 13:1).

Can you not see the Almighty Creator at work in all of these?

“The great and terrible God (Nehemiah 1:5)
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God (Hebrews 10:31)
For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regards not persons, nor taketh reward (Deuteronomy 10:17) –
For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth (Psalm 47:2)
Say unto God, how terrible art thou in thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. (Psalm 66:3)
the Lord is with me as a mighty terrible one (Jeremiah 20:11)
And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake (Hebrews 12:21)
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead (Revelation 1:17)
Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver (Psalm 50:22)
That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the Lord, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the Lord your God for ever (Joshua 4:24)
God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all of them that are about him. (Psalm 89:7)

Why did God create an entity like “Pharaoh”—who is a type of Satan, the “prince of this world”?

Let’s not assume things but let the word of God interpret itself.

For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, even for this same purpose have I raised (exegeiro = from 1537 and 1453; to rouse fully, i.e. (figuratively) to resuscitate (from death), release (from infliction): — raise up.) thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. (Romans 9:17)

Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? (Romans 9:21) – vessels of wrath fitted to destruction (Romans 9:22) – the vessels of mercy (Romans 9:23). Therefore, hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardens (Romans 9:18). Nay but, O man, who art thou that replies against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, why hast thou made me thus? (Romans 9:20) He does what pleases Him. For He is the Creator, God Almighty. For who hath resisted his will? (Romans 9:19)

For the Scripture now discloses that God dwells in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see (1 Timothy 6:16). But then we shall know everything, when He will cloth us with an eternal body – when death shall be swallowed up of life.

Evil or Death or Hell are spiritual beings created by God, or vessels of anger fitted to destruction, if you will, rather than some sort of influence or force. Behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him (Revelation 6:8).

So, what can we learn from all these? We learn that God created everything intended to serve His eternal purposes. For BY HIM WERE ALL THINGS CREATED, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: (Colossians 1:16). And He is before all things (the pre-existent divine Being, whose name is called the Word of God – Revelation 19:13/John 1:1), and by Him all things consist of (Colossians 1:17). And all things are of God (2 Corinthians 5:18) – for whom are all things, and by whom are all things (Hebrews 2:10).

References:

What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? (Job 2:10)
GOD IS SOVEREIGN – Since God is the BEGINNING and He contains everything – He must be the sole creator of evil also. Let’s analyze the Scriptures.
Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth. (Psalm 46:8)
I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things. (Isaiah 45:7)
Shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it? (Amos 3:6)
Who hath made man’s mouth? or who makes the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the Lord? – Exodus 4:11
Deuteronomy 32:39 says, “See now that I, even I am he, and there is no god beside me; I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand.” God holds final sway in every death and every life.
God sent an evil spirit – Judges 9:23
The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him – 1Samuel 16:14,15/18:12/19:9 – the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house – 1Samuel 18:10
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the Lord, and said, I will persuade him. And the Lord said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so. 1 Kings 22:21-22
God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another – Rom 1:24
And the Lord smote the king, so that he was a leper (2 Kings 15:5)
And the Lord rejected all the seed of Israel, and afflicted them, and delivered them into the hand of spoilers, until he had cast them out of his sight (2 Kings 17:20)
And so, it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, that they feared not the Lord: therefore, the Lord sent lions among them, which slew some of them (2 Kings 17:25,26)
And the Lord sent against him bands of – 2Kings 24:2
Thus, saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon – Jeremiah 29:4
I will send upon them the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, and will make them like vile figs, that cannot be eaten, they are so evil. And I will persecute them with the sword, with the famine, and with the pestilence, and will deliver them to be removed to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a curse, and an astonishment, and an hissing, and a reproach, among all the nations whither I have driven them: Because they have not hearkened to my words, saith the Lord – Jeremiah 29:17-19 – I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people (Zechariah 12:3)
God appointed a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be a shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort. So, Jonah was exceedingly glad because of the plant. But when dawn came up the next day, – God appointed a worm that attacked the plant, so that it withered – Jonah 4:6,7
And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his (Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon) hand (Daniel 1:2)
A ravenous bird (ayit – a hawk or other bird of prey: — bird, fowl, ravenous (bird)) from the east, the man that executes my counsel from a far country (Isaiah 46:11) – about the anti-Christ!
The Lord hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggers in his vomit. (Isaiah 19:14)
And I will give it into the hands of the strangers for a prey, and to the wicked of the earth for a spoil; and they shall pollute it. (Ezekiel 7:21)
The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. (Proverbs 16:4)
evil came down from the Lord unto the gate of Jerusalem (Micah 1:12)
“Abraham fell into a deep sleep and a thick and dreadful darkness came over him. Then the Lord said – Genesis 15:10-12
I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and according to my fury; and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord God (Ezekiel 25:14)
But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him. (1 Samuel 16:14)
And the evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul (1 Samuel 19:9)
And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel (1 Chronicles 21:1) – And again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah. (2 Samuel 24:1)
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the Lord, and said, I will persuade him. (1 Kings 22:21) – And the Lord said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so. (1 Kings 22:22) – Now therefore, behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the Lord hath spoken evil concerning thee. (1 Kings 22:23)
Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: (Acts 2:23)
I am the Lord, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the Lord, and there is none else. I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things. Isaiah 45:5-7
Evil is God’s punishment to the transgressing creature. If Satan is the author of evil, then how come He was once said to be perfect in all his ways until iniquity was found in him. Where did pride come from?
Therefore, God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another.
Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones.
He gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done

God rulers upon all Kingdoms

The most High rules in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and sets up over it the basest of men (Daniel 4:17,25,32)
The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turns it whithersoever he will (Proverbs 21:1)
And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings, and sets up kings: (Daniel 2:21)
For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, even for this same purpose have I raised thee up (Romans 9:17)
Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwells on high, (Psalm 113:5)—the Lord, who does all these things (Acts 15:17)?

But though he causes grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.