It may be that one of the most difficult temptations to overcome is speaking evil (Peter 1:1).
Proverbs says, “In the abundance of words, there lacks no sin; but he that refrains his lips is wise” (Proverbs 10:19).
There are times when we deal with evil men and women. This scripture is not telling us to ignore the fact that someone has given themselves over to ways of the evil one. It does remind us to be careful what we say in acknowledging wicked behavior.
Neither Jesus nor the Apostles pretended certain individuals were not evil (Luke 11:44; 2 Peter 2:1-3; Romans 16: 17-20). But Jude exhorts us to leave the judgment of such men up to God (Jude 1:9). We are too prone to error to make unequivocal statements about someone else’s damnation.
When we recognize we are dealing with evil desires of another, let’s be cautious with our words and ask God to guard our hearts. Then let’s proceed with caution.
