Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil;
cleave to that which is good. Romans 12:9
There is a choice.
There is always a choice.
Every single day, we make choices.
Some are more clear than others.
Lot was vexed with evil.
And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: 2 Peter 2:8
Tolerating evil and accepting it is a choice.
Detesting evil is a choice.
Recognizing evil is a choice.
Serving God is also a choice.
Shake it off.
Make no excuses.
Touch not the unclean thing.
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord,
and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 2 Corinthians 6:17
To recognize evil, the ability to see the clear distinction,
comes from the Word of God.
Understanding how God hates evil,
will happen as we become familiar with His Word
and from being closely associated with Jesus.
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.
If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:15
If we fill our souls with the lust of the world, we are in great danger.
Our comforts shall be ripped from us.
It may not happen to each of us, but likely,
if we are here we will experience discomfort and even pain and suffering.
People hate to hear that.
They will hate it more when it happens.
But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things. Mark 13:23
Jesus warned us many times that we would face darkness.
He told us not to fear.
He is near.
He hears when we call.
The danger comes when those who do not choose Jesus call upon Him.
There will be a time when the door is shut. I suspect it is different for each human.
Jesus will not open the door and will not respond. So,
Seek ye the Lord while He may be found,
call ye upon Him while He is near: Isaiah 55:6