Evil Spirits and Negative Influences

There are no evil spirits that serve as personal negative influences in our lives. Any negative influences we encounter are purely man-made. We create these influences ourselves. From a very young age, we are taught to fend for ourselves. Is it any wonder that we become egotists in later life? People often blame us for putting ourselves first and ask, “Why are you so selfish?” They forget that since childhood, our parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles have instilled in us that if we want to get ahead in life, we must prioritize ourselves.

Unfortunately, for some, this mindset becomes a sickness. They take this notion too far. They constantly demand more; they want, want, want! They take, take, take! They will do anything to acquire all that they desire. In their eyes, not only are you an opponent, but you become an enemy. If you possess a pound of gold, they must possess ten. They feel no obligation to show you affection, warmth, or regard. Everything they can obtain is, in their mind, rightfully theirs.

The consequences of this mentality are dire: we see poor people begging on the streets, children with incurable diseases suffering in hospitals, and animals trapped in cages. Nations wage wars for trivial reasons.

I am reminded of a profound truth: “Whoever says, ‘I am in the light,’ while hating a brother or sister, is still in the darkness.” – 1 John 2:9

P.S. I Love You. And I pray you love others.
Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.

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