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Why can't people just be good?

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As I pay attention to what is going on over in the Middle East, it begs the question: Why can't people just be good? Why can't we all just be friends and get along with each other? Why are there so may bad people over there initiating violence and bringing about evil?

I know what you are going to say: its because we are all sinners. And by having a sin nature people are prone to committing evil rather than good.

But I guess I am just so sick and tired of turning on the News and seeing all the negativity that is going on in the world. All the nonsense. So I rarely ever watch it.

I am certain I am not the only person who is deeply grieved by what is going on over in the Middle East. If people have never heard of thugs like Isis I will be surprised.

Lord, please come quickly and put down all evil. :prayer: Make Your World good and beautiful again. Amen.
 
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As I pay attention to what is going on over in the Middle East, it begs the question: Why can't people just be good? Why can't we all just be friends and get along with each other? Why are there so may bad people over there initiating violence and bringing about evil?

I know what you are going to say: its because we are all sinners. And by having a sin nature people are prone to committing evil rather than good.

But I guess I am just so sick and tired of turning on the News and seeing all the negativity that is going on in the world. All the nonsense. So I rarely ever watch it.

I am certain I am not the only person who is deeply grieved by what is going on over in the Middle East. If people have never heard of thugs like Isis I will be surprised.

Lord, please come quickly and put down all evil. :prayer: Make Your World good and beautiful again. Amen.
I think this is a good thoughtful post. Yes the Bible says everyone has sinned and that applies to all, including Jesus' disciples who gave up their livelihoods to follow Jesus despite the opposition, ridicule and dangers. The gospels don't hide their shortcomings but also tell us how much they achieved inspired by the Holy Spirit. There are many who work for little doing good work for charities or just off their own bat, in the Middle East and elsewhere. The Middle East does not have a monopoly of trouble and strife.
 
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