if god is good, why does he allow suffering and evil? john 16:33 (p.765)
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If God is Good, Why Does He Allow Suffering and Evil?
John 16:33 (p.765)
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In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I
have overcome the world.~ Jesus, John 16:33
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Hard Answers
Some of the harsh things in this world are intiated by a God who is enforcing justice.
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Hard Answers
Normally, God does not violate the law of the
harvest. Our choices have consequences.
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Head Answers
God is not the creator of evil and suffering.
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Head Answers
Though suffering is not good, God can and does use it to accomplish good.
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• God can use pain to draw people to Himself.
How God Uses SufferingHow God Uses Suffering
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•God can use trials to sharpen the character of His children.
How God Uses SufferingHow God Uses Suffering
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•God sometimes disciplines His children to teach us the right path to take.
How God Uses SufferingHow God Uses Suffering
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•God uses* bad circumstances to bring about good ends.
*takes advantage of*redeems
How God Uses SufferingHow God Uses Suffering
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Head Answers
The day is coming when all suffering will cease and evil will be judged.
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Head Answers
Any suffering we experience in this life pales in comparison with the good God has in store for His followers.
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Head Answers
You get to decide whether your pain is going to harden you or soften you.
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Heart Answers
•God promises to walk with us in our pain and suffering, if we will let Him.
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I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.~ Jesus, John 16:33
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