Let God Help
8. Why does God allow evil in the world?
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When bad things happen in the world, God is often blamed. Understanding why He allows evil and suffering isn’t easy. But we can find hope in God’s promise that one day, evil will end. Here are key considerations.
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A. Free Will
God granted humans free will—the ability to choose between good and evil. This freedom allows for genuine love and relationship with God, but it also opens the door for the possibility of evil actions.
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B. The Nature of a Fallen World
Sin entered the world through humanity's, Adam and Eve's, disobedience to God. This was the origin of moral evil and suffering, affecting not only humanity but all of creation.
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C. God's Answer to Evil
Jesus Christ is God's ultimate solution to the problem of evil. Imagine two cliffs facing each other. On one side is God and on the other is mankind. The gaping hole in between is sin. When Jesus willingly died on the cross, He filled the gap so that we could be forgiven of our sins and have full access to God again. When you believe in your heart that this actually happened and accept Jesus as your Savior, your life is changed forever; evil and death cannot win. You can look forward to eternal life with Him in heaven.
D. Hope
There will be a time when God will ultimately deal with evil. The return of Christ and the establishment of God's kingdom will eradicate all evil and suffering, leading to a restored creation.