Indignation

With indignation in my heart,

The wise man I asked:

“Why does God allow evil to take 

over the world?”


With compassion, the wise, looked at me and with an

Imperceptible smile, replied:
   

“Could it be possible, my dear friend, for 

a general ever to win a single battle, if his
 
soldiers chose never to obey his commands?" *




© Demetrios Trifiatis
   05 September 2015



*Inspired by the comment a friend made when 
insinuated, that God doesn’t do much to combat evil.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 9/5/2015 12:48:00 PM
- I believe God weeps when he sees all the evil we humans create - Well written - I wish you a great weekend, dear friend Demetrios - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 9/5/2015 10:41:00 AM
What an excellent piece of wisdom my friend. Have a beautiful evening.
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Date: 9/5/2015 9:27:00 AM
That voice of wisdom is yours, my dear poet. Lovely write. God bless you for speaking the truth.
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Date: 9/5/2015 8:24:00 AM
Dear Demetrios, what a beautifully written thought provoking poem.....how true it is....each one of us is a stake holder for both good and bad.....general guides but its we who obey his commands .....we may dig our own grave or we may build our life...a7! And i am a gret fan of your poems...love, Anu:-)
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Date: 9/5/2015 8:10:00 AM
When God gave man free will he tied his own hands. However if we give our hands over to his kingdom he will use them for his purposes. Most thought provoking piece my friend.
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Date: 9/5/2015 2:00:00 AM
Very wise Demetrios. If you don't obey God's word. You end up making your own decision's and if bad, you blame God. It is not God who is at fault it is man for not obeying him. Excellent truth. I hope you are doing well. Life is difficult at times. Many tragedies take place. I believe mankind can avoid them by obeying his wisdom.
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