Evil needs to be opposed and defeated, but I am afraid that its presence in the world is eternal, and our victories against it likely are required, but temporary an passing.
We are limited, our power to do good is limited, so we cannot enjoy ultimate success by defeating evil forever. That is a hopeful thing, actually. Evil in the world gives us a reason to live and struggle to be good and extend goodness around us. We can choose to oppose it, and do good for its own sake. Our arduous efforts to fight evil and do good is noteworthy, noticed by God and the Good Spirits.
That we are called to serve God and oppose evil are summons that make our moral battles meaningful and ultimately to be rewarded by long or eternal staying with God in heaven.
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