Things aren’t evil, however, they can be used for good or evil. The choice that produces a good/evil label is ours to make.

Saving up food for a challenging season of life is a smart idea if in the saving a person is willing to share what God has given them instead of hoarding their possessions in selfishness. Putting aside some extra cash and building wealth is not evil unless we hold on to that wealth in fear when the Lord asks us to share our blessing with someone in need.  A kitchen knife innocently used to chop onions in the family kitchen does not become evil when used in a moment of rage to offensively harm another person for no reason. It does not become good when used to defensively protect a loved one in a life and death situation. Things are simply things. We decide the integrity of their use.

We will have some of our most significant conversations about life when those conversations center on the condition of our hearts and personal responsibility. They also have the power to bring about the most significant change in our individual lives, families, and the emotional health of our communities.