Evil is no stranger to anyone. It exists in the world, within us, and around us! However, God’s stance on evil encourages us to run away from it and not practice it willingly. So, what does the Bible say about evil? Although the word evil appears various times throughout scripture, today I want to highlight 28 powerful bible verses about evil.
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28 Powerful Bible Verses About Evil
1. Money is the root of all evil.
1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. (NKJV)
2. Evil abides where there is envy and self-seeking.
James 3:16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. (NKJV)
3. The heart of men is set to do evil.
Ecclesiastes 8:11 Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. (NKJV)
4. Evil comes from within our human hearts.
Mark 7:20-23 And He said, “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within and defile a man.” (NKJV)
5. Evil does not dwell with God.
Psalm 5:4 For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, nor shall evil dwell with You. (NKJV)
6. God can not be tempted by Evil.
James 1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. (NKJV)
7. God is against those who practice evil.
1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. (NKJV)
8. God repays those who practice evil.
Psalm. 34:16 The face of the Lord is against those who do evil, To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. (NKJV)
9. We can overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (NKJV)
10. We should not repay anyone evil with evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. (NKJV)
11. We can not repay evil ourselves.
Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you. (NKJV)
12. We must abstain from every form of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. (NKJV)
13. We should hate what is evil.
Proverbs 7:10 You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. (NKJV)
14. We must depart from evil.
Psalm 34:14 Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. (NKJV)
15. We must remove our foot from evil.
Proverbs 4:27 Do not turn to the right or the left; Remove your foot from evil. (NKJV)
16. We must keep our tongue away from evil.
Psalm 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit. (NKJV)
17. We must cling on to what is good and despise evil.
Romans 12:9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. (NKJV)
18. We should not call what is evil good or what is good evil.
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! (NKJV)
19. We must cease to do evil.
Isaiah 1:16 Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil. (NKJV)
20. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate. (NKJV)
21. To fear God is to depart from evil.
Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. (NKJV)
22. Evil company corrupts good habits.
1 Corinthians 5:33 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” (NKJV)
23. Deceit is in the heart of the one who practices evil.
Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,But counselors of peace have joy. (NKJV)
24. God preserves us from all evil.
Psalm 121:7-8 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming inFrom this time forth, and even forevermore. (NKJV)
25. God delivers us from evil works.
2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen! (NKJV)
26. God equips us with armor to withstand in the evil day.
Ephesians 6:13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. (NKJV)
27. God transforms the evil others mean against us into good.
Genesis 50:20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. (NKJV)
28. Evil can not hurt us when we walk with God.
Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (NKJV)
FINAL THOUGHTS
I hope you enjoyed reading these 28 bible verses about evil. Let me know which bible verse about evil impacted you the most.
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Sending you blessings & love,
Gabby Abigail
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