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Why does God allow evil?
They might replace evil with sin. But that's the general query. This is probably the most asked question for unbelievers. Here is how we can answer it. I will use sin in the example:
1. It is good that they acknowledge that evil (sin) exists. All sin stems from the original sin committed by Adam and Eve. (When we get to heaven, paraphrasing Ricky Ricardo, "Adam, Eve, ju got some splainin to do.") All people have sinned. Sin creates a need.
2. God the Father sent His Son as the only one worthy to pay the price, through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, for our sins. That is how much God showed His love for us.
3. Because of Christ's sacrifice, we can be forgiven of all our sins and have eternal life. Jesus filled that need.
4. As believers, one of the reasons we pray, is because we still sin. So we continually come to God asking forgiveness. (Even when I know those sins are covered--1John 1:9--I ask forgiveness because He is my Father. We have a relationship.) We, God and I, love each other.
5. We have a relationship with God because we are sinners.
Is the answer becoming clearer?
God hates sin. But He uses it for His purposes; which are to start, have, and build a relationship with us. I hope this helps your understanding. Keep walking everybody. May God b
less,
Taz
Why does God allow evil?
They might replace evil with sin. But that's the general query. This is probably the most asked question for unbelievers. Here is how we can answer it. I will use sin in the example:
1. It is good that they acknowledge that evil (sin) exists. All sin stems from the original sin committed by Adam and Eve. (When we get to heaven, paraphrasing Ricky Ricardo, "Adam, Eve, ju got some splainin to do.") All people have sinned. Sin creates a need.
2. God the Father sent His Son as the only one worthy to pay the price, through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, for our sins. That is how much God showed His love for us.
3. Because of Christ's sacrifice, we can be forgiven of all our sins and have eternal life. Jesus filled that need.
4. As believers, one of the reasons we pray, is because we still sin. So we continually come to God asking forgiveness. (Even when I know those sins are covered--1John 1:9--I ask forgiveness because He is my Father. We have a relationship.) We, God and I, love each other.
5. We have a relationship with God because we are sinners.
Is the answer becoming clearer?
God hates sin. But He uses it for His purposes; which are to start, have, and build a relationship with us. I hope this helps your understanding. Keep walking everybody. May God b
less,
Taz