Although it's also true that every human has good characteristic, WHO TALKS ABOUT THEM? It's nothing nice to talk "nice" about others. Why? 'Cause of the bad characteristics that "covers" it so to speak. Pastor John Kwan, LifeGame founder gave this very good illustration:
"Let's say I slap this guy. And then I go and do good deeds to others. Others may praise me, but no matter what good I do, it will NEVER cover up for the slap I gave him."
Fill me now?
Once someone knows about someone else's dark side, boy, does the word "bad impression" not come in quickly enough. They will from that point, start to look at that person differently. They'll start to be more careful.
Of course, some will forgive easily, 'cause it's their good friends. If it's an enemy, all the more they will hate. Woa. The power of hatred. It's the start of something dark ain't it not?
But hey, let's not forget what the Bible has taught us. In fact, the 2nd greatest commandment says this: "Love your neighbour as yourself." I believe this is universally known, but one that many indeed, struggle to follow.
So, when you put a commandment, and the rational behind God letting people have bad characteristics, you'll understand. It's simple: If everyone's perfect in this world, what's the point of God's teaching and giving of the commandments? Nobody will fight with one another, no one will hate one another. EVERYTHING WILL BE PERFECT. Then basically, there's no need for God then.
How about we see it this way: Humans have bad characteristics for a reason, that is so that we can learn to really love one another, and become more Christlike, as God has commanded us to be.
I think that sounds better, though I guess from here on out (and if you are reading this), it's a matter how we apply it, and whether we really choose to see it this way.
I end by giving you a quote from Pastor John: "Neighbours are people who gives us an opportunity to love."
God bless.
~eNd~
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