In this passage of God’s Word, we enter into a story with an evil setting, where God seems to be absent. By taking a look at this part of God’s Word, we can begin to understand how to recognize evil in society as well as in our own lives.
Understand money does not equal God’s blessings
Esth. 1:1-9, Matt. 5:44-45, Ecc. 5:10
Signs of Evil:
1. Glorifying one’s self above God
Esth. 1:1-9, Prov. 16:18, Ex. 20:3, Col. 3:17
2. The exploitation of people
Esth. 1:10-12, Is. 61:8, 2 Pet. 2:1-3, Prov. 22:16
3. Selfish, egotistical behavior
Esth. 1:13-22, Matt. 22:36-40, 2 Cor. 5:17