The term "evil-minded" refers to individuals whose thoughts, intentions, or inclinations are consistently aligned with wickedness, malice, or moral corruption. In the biblical context, the concept of being evil-minded is often associated with a heart that devises wicked schemes, harbors ill intentions, and acts contrary to the will and righteousness of God.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 6:5 · "Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time." This verse highlights the pervasive nature of evil-mindedness in humanity before the flood, emphasizing the depth of corruption in human thoughts and intentions.

2. Proverbs 6:16-19 · "There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers." Here, a "heart that devises wicked schemes" is directly linked to being evil-minded, illustrating the Lord's disdain for such inclinations.

3. Jeremiah 17:9 · "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure—who can understand it?" This passage underscores the inherent deceitfulness and evil potential within the human heart, suggesting that evil-mindedness is a natural state of the unregenerate heart.

4. Matthew 15:19 · "For out of the heart come evil thoughts: murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander." Jesus identifies the heart as the source of evil thoughts and actions, indicating that evil-mindedness originates from within and manifests in sinful behavior.

5. Romans 1:28-29 · "Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity." The apostle Paul describes the consequences of rejecting God, resulting in a depraved or evil-minded state that leads to various forms of wickedness.

Characteristics of the Evil-minded:

· Deceptive and Malicious Intentions: The evil-minded individual often harbors deceit and malice, seeking to harm others or gain advantage through dishonest means.

· Resistance to Godly Wisdom: Such individuals typically reject divine wisdom and guidance, preferring their own corrupt understanding and desires.

· Promotion of Discord and Strife: The evil-minded are frequently involved in sowing discord and creating conflict, as seen in Proverbs 6:19.

· Lack of Moral Restraint: A hallmark of the evil-minded is the absence of moral restraint, leading to actions that are contrary to God's commandments and ethical standards.

Spiritual Implications:

The Bible consistently warns against the dangers of an evil-minded disposition, urging believers to guard their hearts and align their thoughts with God's truth. In Romans 12:2, Paul exhorts, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." This transformation is essential for overcoming evil-mindedness and living a life pleasing to God.

Conclusion:

While the Bible acknowledges the reality of evil-mindedness, it also offers hope for redemption and transformation through faith in Jesus Christ. By renewing the mind and submitting to the Holy Spirit, believers can overcome the natural inclination toward evil and cultivate a heart and mind that reflect God's righteousness and love.(a.) Having evil dispositions or intentions; disposed to mischief or sin; malicious; malignant; wicked.

Avoid Words of Contention and Causes of Animosity: Flee Also from ...
... Put down by the authority of Scripture calumniators of those who are absent, as
being evil-minded persons, because the prophet mentions this also as among the ...
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Epistle Lxiv. To Rogatianus, Concerning the Deacon who Contended ...
... For these things are the beginnings of heretics, and the origins and endeavours
of evil-minded schismatics;"to please themselves, and with swelling ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle lxiv to rogatianus concerning.htm

Other Sins Forbidden.
... for out of all these thefts are engendered.6. My child, be not a murmurer, since
it leadeth the way to blasphemy; neither self-willed nor evil-minded, for out ...
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What God Likes and Dislikes
... man eager to do right. The Lord detests the evil-minded, But is well pleased
with him who lives uprightly. The sacrifice of the ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/what god likes and dislikes.htm

Stephen the First Christian Martyr
... The Most High God does not live in houses made by men. "You stubborn and evil-minded
people! you always resist the Holy Spirit, as did your fathers before you. ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/stephen the first christian martyr.htm

The Epistle of Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria to Alexander ...
... Lord. "Impelled by avarice and ambition, evil-minded persons have ever plotted
against the wellbeing of the most important dioceses. ...
/.../chapter iii the epistle of alexander.htm

Episcopal Conspirators
... The reason of this was their certainty that Theophilus and his hirelings were backed
by the Court and by the majority of the evil-minded clergy. ...
/.../chapter xlv episcopal conspirators.htm

John Chapter xii. 26-Dec
... from the prophets, to make it evident that He in whom was fulfilled all they read
in Scripture, was entirely misunderstood by the evil-minded rulers of the Jews ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate li john chapter xii.htm

Ahaziah
... idolatrous kings, whose fathers were either comparatively worthy, or full of downright
godliness, and then, invariably, there is some evil-minded royal consort ...
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2 Cor. viii. 16
... the money sent by you is of large amount, and this abundance, that is, the large
amount of the money, is enough to afford suspicion to the evil-minded had we ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xviii 2 cor viii.htm

Evil-minded (1 Occurrence)
Evil-minded. Evil-mero'dach, Evil-minded. Evils . Noah Webster's Dictionary ...
Multi-Version Concordance Evil-minded (1 Occurrence). ...
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Evils (26 Occurrences)

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Evil-mero'dach (1 Occurrence)
Evil-mero'dach. E'vil-Mer'odach, Evil-mero'dach. Evil-minded . Multi-Version
Concordance ... (See RSV). E'vil-Mer'odach, Evil-mero'dach. Evil-minded . ...
/e/evil-mero'dach.htm - 6k

Stupid (20 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 4:22 For my people are foolish, they have no knowledge of me; they are
evil-minded children, without sense, all of them: they are wise in evil-doing ...
/s/stupid.htm - 11k

Shrewd (14 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 4:22 For my people are foolish, they have no knowledge of me; they are
evil-minded children, without sense, all of them: they are wise in evil-doing ...
/s/shrewd.htm - 10k

Senseless (22 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 4:22 For my people are foolish, they have no knowledge of me; they are
evil-minded children, without sense, all of them: they are wise in evil-doing ...
/s/senseless.htm - 12k

Evil-doing (106 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 4:22 For my people are foolish, they have no knowledge of me; they are
evil-minded children, without sense, all of them: they are wise in evil-doing ...
/e/evil-doing.htm - 38k

Skilled (44 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 4:22 For my people are foolish, they have no knowledge of me; they are
evil-minded children, without sense, all of them: they are wise in evil-doing ...
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