Abhor All Evil

"Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good."  Romans 12:9.  The admonition is to hate that which is evil.  Many choose to embrace evil for it brings unto them pleasure or fame.  But, they who choose to follow God are to have a hatred of evil, and therefore, they are to shun it.  Evil destroys individuals and nations.  It brings downfall.  Wherefore evil goes, it leaves disaster in its path.  Evil can grow in intensity.  Evil has an appealing quality.  It deceives never revealing its true nature until it has taken its toll.  Evil enters into the heart and corrupts the life.  Evil is venom to the soul.  Abhor evil for it will never take you up, but always bring you down.  Evil leads to every vile corruption.  It pollutes and defiles. Do not tolerate evil, but hate evil.  Do not simply dislike evil, but hate evil.  It produces no good, only harm.  Abhor evil for God abhors evil.  No character that embraces God can associate with evil.  Be not the friends of evil people, but keep thyself from them for their influence will stain you and leave you ruined.  But, love the good.  Embrace the good.  Lift high the good.  The good brings you into the very presence of God.