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Many people have lost sight of the precious promises of God because of the tragedy and sorrow they see in the world all around them. They say, “If God is love, why does He permit such evil to plague His children?” In answer, we could draw one of three conclusions: either God doesn’t care; He doesn’t exist; or perhaps we have a misconception of His plans and purposes, and we have been attributing blame to the wrong source for all of the suffering. II Cor. 4:4 describes Satan as the “god of this world,” and it was his influence that contributed to man’s fall. By allowing the permission of evil, God is teaching mankind to hate the painful results of sin, and thus, to learn to love Him and His righteousness of their own free-will.
God created man perfect and in essence gave him this choice: If you obey my righteous laws, you will live forever, but if you disobey, you will die. Adam failed this test of obedience, and since that time all of mankind has experienced the painful result— “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” Notice, he did not say burn forever. (Ezek. 18:4) Because "God is love," He will not always permit Satan to reign with his evil ways. God’s plans include a merciful escape from suffering and death by providing a corresponding price for Adam’s sin, and, thus, for ALL of his descendents. “As in Adam ALL die, even so in Christ shall ALL be made alive.” (1Cor. 15:22) “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Rom. 6:23)
AND GOD CRIED (Booklet)
WHY DOES GOD PERMIT EVIL (Article)
IF THERE IS A GOD WHY (Article)
HOPE BEYOND THE TERROR (Article)
WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO? (Booklet)
THE WHOLE CREATION GROANETH (Article)
THE PERMISSION OF EVIL
AND ITS RELATION TO GOD'S PLAN (Chapter from Book)