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Reference King James Version of The Holy Bible or weblinks as noted. Additional reference used is the New Living Translation - The Holy Bible 2nd Edition - modernized language useage for easier reading.
Look up - (too long for our space) PARABLE OF THE TARES OF THE FIELD - children of wickedness, end of times, Matthew 13
Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you." Luke 10:19 Matt 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many .
Matt 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Conclusion
“Narcissists”, “Sociopaths”, “Personality Disorders”; by whatever name we use, there are people, even in our congregations, who are evil. We have become accustomed to thinking of the evil as the Hannibal Lectors, the Hitlers, the Darth Vaders of the world. Not so. Satan does not always appear as the roaring lion, but sometimes as the angel of light.* It behooves the pastor to understand those who may have relational disorders, and to know of what they are capable. The pastor should be aware of how to deal with them: openness, a hug, and a listening ear will not be effective in these cases. Only the Law of God can break through their disorders, and only as God wills. In the meantime, the pastor must protect the flock from potential harm. Sometimes there is no solution but the one Paul presents in 1 Corinthians 5:11-13: I have written you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— 10not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat."
What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. "Expel the wicked man from among you."
“But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one. For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? God judges those outside. ‘Purge the evil person from among you.’”
A Christian Approach to Severe Relational Personality Disorders (excellent read for religious guidance)
http://stonge.intheway.org/documents/The%20Evil%20Personality.pdf
Psalm 10 His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
"1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! 6 For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, 7 always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 8 Now as Jan'nes and Jam'bres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith; 9 but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all, as theirs also was."
(The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy 3:1-9)
courtesy Sam Vaknin
Woe to those who call evil good—Isaiah 5:20
“No Person is Expected to Stay in an Abusive Marriage,” Bishops Say
When I Call for Help states that “violence in any form – physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal – is sinful;”
http://endabuse.org/newsflash/index.php3?search=Article&NewsFlashID=394
Updated 15/06/2005
And because this type of evil views itself as justified, even noble, the people who embrace it tend to be unrepentant and remorseless. Like the helpful soup kitchen worker or the caring neighbor (who are actually doing good), the arrogant offenders see no reason to recant. And then to our utter amazement, as we form a response to this type of evil, we think about crossing the line. We toy with the idea abandoning the accountability and restraint of legitimate justice, and consider taking matters into our own hands. Gradually, we find ourselves calling this type of vengeful thinking justified and good — and suddenly we’ve become the thing that used to repulse us.
The Prayer of Revenge – by Doug Schmidt
http://www.dougschmidt.com/
One of the deepest of all human emotions is the internal need for acknowledgment and vindication when a person has been unjustly harmed, injured, or wronged — and the offender feels no remorse whatsoever. In many of these cases, forgiveness seems impossible, if not wrong.
The Prayer of Revenge – by Doug Schmidt
http://www.dougschmidt.com/
A lot of us trying to figure out the 'til death do us part' becomes a real mental struggle. It was actually Dr. Phil that mentioned about psychopaths, drugs addicts, alcoholics etc. as being 'deal breakers'.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
Life is not easy. It is a daily battle. Trials like sickness and failure can crush our spirits. False values and easy promises can entice us and even destroy our souls. And so we ask God to keep us from failing when we are tested, to help us to know the right thing to do, to deliver us from the evil which awaits us in life.
http://www.cptryon.org/prayer/teach.html
(bible quote on intimidation)"Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus." (Acts 4:29-30)
http://www.horizonsnet.org/sermons/acts11.html
Matthew 18:6 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
Peter 5:8-9 -Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Resist whom? - the devil - the enemy, and his wicked ones - so cast them out and stedfast keep your faith in Jesus Christ--and keep the commandments if you want to be in the kingdom of heaven.
From the New Living Translation version of The Holy Bible
Wife of Noble Character - Proverbs 31 16-29
She goes to inspect a field and buys it with her earnings
She plants a vineyard
She is energetic and strong, a hard worker
She markes sure her dealings are profitable, her lamp burns late into the night
Her hands are busy spinning thread her fingers twisting fiber
She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy
She has no fear of winter for her household for everyone has warm clothes
She makes her own bedspreads
She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns
Her husband is well known at the city gates where he sites with the other civic leaders
She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants
She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future
When she speaks her words are wise and she gives instructions with kindness
She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness
Her children stand and bless her
Her husband praises her
There are many virtuous and capable women in the world
but you surpass them all."
Proverbs 26 21-28
A quarelsome person starts ights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood
Rumours are dainty morsels that sink deep into one's heart
Smooth words may hide a wicked heart just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot
People may cover their hatred with pleasant words, but they're deceiving you. They pretend to be kind, but don't believe them. Their hearts are full of many evils while their hatred may be concealed by trickery, their wrongdoings will be exposed in public
If you set a trap for others you will get caught in it yourself.
If you roll a boulder down on others it will crush you instead
A lying tongue hates its victims and flattering words cause ruin.
Reading recommendations" Jesus tempted by the devil,
James 4:7(NIV)Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Eph4:27 Do not give the devil a foothold.
Judgement is God's Job: Wait for the Lord and He will make things right. Proverbs 20:22
"Vengance is mine" God declared. "I will repay." (Heb 10:30)
