"Brethren and sisters, the tide of evil flows. It has become a veritable flood. Most of us, living somewhat sheltered lives, have little idea of the vast dimensions of it. Billions of dollars are involved for those who pour out pornography, for those who peddle lasciviousness, for those who deal in bestiality, in perversion, in sex and violence. God give us the strength, the wisdom, the faith, the courage as citizens to stand in opposition to these and to let our voices be heard in defense of those virtues which, when practiced in the past, made men and nations strong, and which, when neglected, brought them to decay."
– Elder Gordon B. Hinckley, "Opposing Evil", October 1975 General Conference
Can you believe that quote was given by an apostle of the Lord nearly 48 years ago?! If the world was that evil back then, imagine how much worse it is now.
I was four years old when President Hinckley gave that talk in General Conference in 1975. I have seen the progression of evil throughout my life. Yes, I am one of those who have tried to live as much of a sheltered life as I can. But I still live in the world and see the evil all around me. It has gotten so much worse over each of the past five decades of my life. Evil is rampant and, as President Hinckley stated, it floods the earth.
I honestly don't know how it can get much more evil than it already is. Despite not knowing the vast dimensions of evil that abounds on earth. (For which I'm thankful.)
But, despite being surrounded by evil, God is our strength. He gives us truth. If we have the wisdom, faith, and courage to seek and follow truth, we will be able to oppose and survive the flood of evil that surrounds us.
Our Savior's second coming is imminent. Satan has pulled out all stops. More than ever, we must rely on God as our strength to survive the torrents of evil. Stay strong so you don't drown in the flood of evil. Don't let Satan kick you can!
That's my two cents.
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