Ecclesiastes 7:20
Ecclesiastes 7:20
For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Sin is a reality in every person’s life, and this verse highlights that even the most righteous among us are still subject to sin. No one can claim to be without fault or to have reached a state of perfect goodness. This acknowledgment of human imperfection serves as a call to humility and repentance. We are reminded that our efforts to do good are always marred by our fallen nature, and thus, we continually need the grace of God. The recognition of our sinfulness should drive us to seek God’s mercy and forgiveness, not to trust in our own righteousness. This verse challenges us to abandon any sense of self-righteousness and to rely solely on the grace of God for our justification. It also points to the necessity of Christ’s work on the cross, through which we can be forgiven and made righteous before God. Our sin may be a constant struggle, but God’s grace is greater, and His forgiveness is freely given to those who repent and believe.
Amos 5:15
Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate.
Psalms 121:7
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
Psalms 34:21
Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
Romans 12:21
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.