Thy word is truth” John 17:17.
Thy word is truth” John 17:17.
WHY DOESN'T GOD STOP HORRIFIC EVIL DEEDS ?
Why are tsunamis, tornadoes, destruction, shootings of innocent people, babies dying, murders, and so much injustice allowed?
The question many wonder is does God care and why does He not stop it?
God created man a free moral agent that has the choice to say no to God. This allowed evil and sin to enter into this world. Evil and destruction are the price we pay to say no to God by not choosing to do His will.
Man wants it this way to make free choices. He wants the freedom to rebel and turn from God and have no consequences yet these are the consequences that result.
God has placed self imposed limitations on His sovereignty in respect to man's freedom by allowing man to temporarily say no to Him and reject His will for their lives.
Does God care, yes He does.
God sent Jesus His Son to the cross to restore man to right fellowship and to give freedom from these things. If you walk in the light and live in right standing through faith and obedience to Jesus in the New Testament.
Mark 4:35-41. 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, DO YOU NOT CARE that we are perishing?” 39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”
In Mark 4 in the storm at sea the disciples said, "Master DON'T YOU CARE that we're going to die?” Jesus arose and did something. He stilled the storm showing he does care. He gave up His life in bloody torture and death. He does care. Jesus turned and said, "Where is your faith?"
He said in Mark 11:23-24. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
We see Jesus saying here that there are times YOU have to speak and exercise your faith and authority to overcome the powers of darkness, oppression, and demonic attacks.
If Jesus had just decided to rest and trust God they all would have all perished.
This shows the need there is an active side to faith. We must at times speak to the oppression in our lives and not allow the enemy to destroy us.
As stated, God has put self imposed limitations on Himself when He created man as a free moral agent.
We have freedom of choice and as a result man is responsible when he makes wrong choices bringing death, murder, child abuse, suffering, divorce, pain and misery.
Men freely choose to do evil.
Man says I don't want any constraints or control on me. I want to do what I please. I do not want to be some pre-programmed robot.
Now the bible says,
John 3:16. For (God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son), that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
2 Peter 3:9. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, (not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance).
John 6:39. This is the will of the Father who sent Me, (that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing), but should raise it up at the last day.
He gave His Son to die for you and loved you when you were in your sin and didn't deserve it. There is no greater love than this. We can live in fellowship living a life pleasing to God. We must make the right choices and the Holy Spirit was sent to help us.
Romans 5:8. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Jesus (God's eternal Son) left His throne of glory to come in the flesh and die for your sins and rose again three days later.
1 Corinthians 15:4 we see He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.
Now the choice is yours to believe, repent, and obey.
God truly loves (ALL) of us but the Bible also teaches He hates sin and we need to repent and come to God through Jesus.
The Bible says Psalm 7:11 God is a just judge, And (God is angry with the wicked every day).
So repentance and turning from a life of sin, then living a life pleasing to God by reading and practicing the New Testament will give you the freedom and peace you desire - Not one thing is stopping you. (Eph. 2:8-9, 2:15; 1 Tim. 1:15; John 14:15; Acts 2:37-38; Rom. 10:9-17; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; John. 3:1-8; 1 John. 1:9-22; Tit. 3:5-8, 2:12; Gal. 3:10; Col. 2:14; Rom 7:4; John 1:17; Luke 16:16; Acts 15:10, 24)
Psalm 19:1. The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. God is not nature and nature worship is idolatry and forbidden by God (2 Kings 17:16, Deut. 17:3-5, Jer. 8:2, Ezk. 8:16, Deut. 4:15-19). God reveals Himself in and through nature (Romans 1:18-32; Psalm 19:1). Nature is designed as an arena for the revelation of God's existence and glory. Makes all Atheism and Agnosticism inexcusable crimes against God's existence.
Romans 1 Speaks of this revelation of God through nature being perverted by sinful man.
“18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things” (Romans 1:18-32).
Man is without excuse because God has put it in man to know that He exists and God’s creation proves that He exists.
You can believe everyone else so believe God.
If you don't want to change and receive forgiveness YOU are the one responsible and accountable. God put the responsibility on YOU to make the right choices. Therefore choose life in order that it may go well with you! (Deuteronomy 30:19)
Revelation 20:15. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.
Lastly,
Many people are not walking in obedience and obeying the word of God and the promises and blessings of God are not for them. Many are not meeting scripture conditions and living a separated obedient life. Also, some saints go through fiery tests and trials designed by God to mature their faith. (Acts 14:22; Job Chapters 1, 2, 3, 42; Matthew 15:26; 1 John 3:10).
We learn the meaning of an abiding faith in God. Are we willing to trust God in spite of circumstances and appearances. We learn the purpose of developing endurance, godly contentment, and submission to the will and purpose of God. We submit humbly to God and wait upon Him.
We do not want to be questioning God's purposes and His control of human affairs. We do not want to be questioning God's wisdom and charging Him with injustice in His sovereign rule of the world. Any trials and tribulations we may go through we do not want to be questioning the principles of God's rule. We just need to trust Him as His righteousness and wisdom are perfect. Knowing that He is able to deliver and protect you keeps you to the end.
God does help and protect us. We just at times do not stop to realize who He is, and how much He does help us, and that things could have been even worse if He did not. Also, we are in a spiritual warfare battle with our flesh and Satan. We do not want to be blaming God, especially for things He didn’t even cause to happen to you, or that He was not even a part of it. We have to trust Him in ALL things and in EVERYTHING give thanks!
“TRUST IN THE LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.
ㅡ Proverbs 3:5-8.
Lord willing, more will be posted soon. All glory to Jesus alone.
Why are tsunamis, tornadoes, destruction, shootings of innocent people, babies dying, murders, and so much injustice allowed?
The question many wonder is does God care and why does He not stop it?
God created man a free moral agent that has the choice to say no to God. This allowed evil and sin to enter into this world. Evil and destruction are the price we pay to say no to God by not choosing to do His will.
Man wants it this way to make free choices. He wants the freedom to rebel and turn from God and have no consequences yet these are the consequences that result.
God has placed self imposed limitations on His sovereignty in respect to man's freedom by allowing man to temporarily say no to Him and reject His will for their lives.
Does God care, yes He does.
God sent Jesus His Son to the cross to restore man to right fellowship and to give freedom from these things. If you walk in the light and live in right standing through faith and obedience to Jesus in the New Testament.
Mark 4:35-41. 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, DO YOU NOT CARE that we are perishing?” 39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”
In Mark 4 in the storm at sea the disciples said, "Master DON'T YOU CARE that we're going to die?” Jesus arose and did something. He stilled the storm showing he does care. He gave up His life in bloody torture and death. He does care. Jesus turned and said, "Where is your faith?"
He said in Mark 11:23-24. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
We see Jesus saying here that there are times YOU have to speak and exercise your faith and authority to overcome the powers of darkness, oppression, and demonic attacks.
If Jesus had just decided to rest and trust God they all would have all perished.
This shows the need there is an active side to faith. We must at times speak to the oppression in our lives and not allow the enemy to destroy us.
As stated, God has put self imposed limitations on Himself when He created man as a free moral agent.
We have freedom of choice and as a result man is responsible when he makes wrong choices bringing death, murder, child abuse, suffering, divorce, pain and misery.
Men freely choose to do evil.
Man says I don't want any constraints or control on me. I want to do what I please. I do not want to be some pre-programmed robot.
Now the bible says,
John 3:16. For (God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son), that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
2 Peter 3:9. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, (not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance).
John 6:39. This is the will of the Father who sent Me, (that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing), but should raise it up at the last day.
He gave His Son to die for you and loved you when you were in your sin and didn't deserve it. There is no greater love than this. We can live in fellowship living a life pleasing to God. We must make the right choices and the Holy Spirit was sent to help us.
Romans 5:8. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Jesus (God's eternal Son) left His throne of glory to come in the flesh and die for your sins and rose again three days later.
1 Corinthians 15:4 we see He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.
Now the choice is yours to believe, repent, and obey.
God truly loves (ALL) of us but the Bible also teaches He hates sin and we need to repent and come to God through Jesus.
The Bible says Psalm 7:11 God is a just judge, And (God is angry with the wicked every day).
So repentance and turning from a life of sin, then living a life pleasing to God by reading and practicing the New Testament will give you the freedom and peace you desire - Not one thing is stopping you. (Eph. 2:8-9, 2:15; 1 Tim. 1:15; John 14:15; Acts 2:37-38; Rom. 10:9-17; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; John. 3:1-8; 1 John. 1:9-22; Tit. 3:5-8, 2:12; Gal. 3:10; Col. 2:14; Rom 7:4; John 1:17; Luke 16:16; Acts 15:10, 24)
Psalm 19:1. The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. God is not nature and nature worship is idolatry and forbidden by God (2 Kings 17:16, Deut. 17:3-5, Jer. 8:2, Ezk. 8:16, Deut. 4:15-19). God reveals Himself in and through nature (Romans 1:18-32; Psalm 19:1). Nature is designed as an arena for the revelation of God's existence and glory. Makes all Atheism and Agnosticism inexcusable crimes against God's existence.
Romans 1 Speaks of this revelation of God through nature being perverted by sinful man.
“18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things” (Romans 1:18-32).
Man is without excuse because God has put it in man to know that He exists and God’s creation proves that He exists.
You can believe everyone else so believe God.
If you don't want to change and receive forgiveness YOU are the one responsible and accountable. God put the responsibility on YOU to make the right choices. Therefore choose life in order that it may go well with you! (Deuteronomy 30:19)
Revelation 20:15. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.
Lastly,
Many people are not walking in obedience and obeying the word of God and the promises and blessings of God are not for them. Many are not meeting scripture conditions and living a separated obedient life. Also, some saints go through fiery tests and trials designed by God to mature their faith. (Acts 14:22; Job Chapters 1, 2, 3, 42; Matthew 15:26; 1 John 3:10).
We learn the meaning of an abiding faith in God. Are we willing to trust God in spite of circumstances and appearances. We learn the purpose of developing endurance, godly contentment, and submission to the will and purpose of God. We submit humbly to God and wait upon Him.
We do not want to be questioning God's purposes and His control of human affairs. We do not want to be questioning God's wisdom and charging Him with injustice in His sovereign rule of the world. Any trials and tribulations we may go through we do not want to be questioning the principles of God's rule. We just need to trust Him as His righteousness and wisdom are perfect. Knowing that He is able to deliver and protect you keeps you to the end.
God does help and protect us. We just at times do not stop to realize who He is, and how much He does help us, and that things could have been even worse if He did not. Also, we are in a spiritual warfare battle with our flesh and Satan. We do not want to be blaming God, especially for things He didn’t even cause to happen to you, or that He was not even a part of it. We have to trust Him in ALL things and in EVERYTHING give thanks!
“TRUST IN THE LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.
ㅡ Proverbs 3:5-8.
Lord willing, more will be posted soon. All glory to Jesus alone.
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