“But Jesus perceived their wickedness...” (Matthew 22:18 KJV)
How can we tell if something is truly evil? Malevolence is covert and shrewd which makes it hard to identify. However, there is often a pattern to the devilry. To those who are aware, the signs are unmistakable.
It’s like identifying the stench of a skunk; once you’ve been around it, you know when you smell it again. At first there may be just a whiff of puffery; perhaps a hint of pretension, depravity, and deception. However, if you get close enough--a miasma of wickedness permeates everything.
Like a snail who leaves slime in its path, an evil person consistently leaves destruction in his wake. All those who are close become victims of his vices. However, he will never admit fault, always blaming circumstances or others for the devastation. This self-deception is yet another subtle warning signal of wickedness.
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