#soap # 2 Chronicles 23 ## Title: Good People Stop Evil ## Scripture: (2 Chronicles 23:3) and the whole assembly made a covenant with the king in the temple of God. Jehoiada said to them, “The king’s son will rule, just as the Lord promised David’s descendants. (NET) ## Observation: There is an old phrase that says, “The only thing needed for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.” This is complicated because there is also something to be said for not sticking your nose in everything around you. There is a balance that must be struck between minding your own business and taking action. To me, the difference is when things are in your path. If something is happening that is way out of your field of vision or outside of your ability, you are not liable. But, if something happens in front of you or within your ability to do something, you should. This is what happened in today’s text. There were thousands of people in the country that could not do anything about who ruled over them. But, there were a few who could. They gambled everything and it paid off. Be the type of person who is willing to put yourself second and do the right thing first. ## Application: Make a difference today. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for giving us the strength to stand against all enemies.