There are people who seem to spread a spiritual death wherever they go and whatever their intentions.
These wicked people are born sinners; even from birth they have lied and gone their own way. They spit venom like deadly snakes; they are like cobras that refuse to listen,
Psalm 58:3-4
These people are likened to snakes and since the devil is equated to a snake, that leaves us with a very sad evaluation. They have some characteristics that are worth noting. The use of deceit, the determination to go with their own will and their use of words to bring death to those who are listening to them.
ignoring the tunes of the snake charmers, no matter how skillfully they play.
Psalm 58:5
When such people brim over with evil it does not matter how skilful or wise those who try to intervene might be. That evil is going to come out. In such cases retreat is the only real option.
We don’t want to step back because it leaves the arena free for wickedness. Yet, this is the place of humility. We are not God.
God will sweep them away, both young and old, faster than a pot heats over burning thorns.
Psalm 58:9
Only God can deal with such people. The Godly need to step aside and allow him to do his work.
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