dict people with sin, break up marriages, and cause families to suffer. We often bring suffering on ourselves because of our unwise decisions such as having unhealthy lifestyles.

Sin does not cause all suffering. In John 9:2-3, they asked Jesus if a man was born blind because of his sin or the sin of his parents. He answered, “neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” We do not know why some are disabled; some are well, or why some are healed and some are not. All we can do is to leave it up to God and accept his choice.

The reason we are on this earth is to prepare for a better world. The whole thrust of the Bible is to teach us to

Human suffering is one of the most difficult things to understand in this world. The Bible does give some explanations, though it is a subject that cannot be completely comprehended. God’s ways are beyond ours, and we must accept it by faith, knowing the Creator cannot do evil. You have permission to publish this article.

There has always been the question, “Why does a loving God permit human suffering.” We cannot answer this completely because our thoughts are not his thoughts and our ways are not his ways (ISA 55:9). We must however, remember that this world was not meant to be a perfect place without difficulties or suffering. Although it was created and belongs to the God of heaven, Satan reigns as the god of this world (2 CO 2:4). He goes about as a roaring lion seeking whom he can devour (1PE 5:8). The evil one causes much pain and suffering by inflicting people with hate and destructive sinfulness.

God did not choose to render justice on the earth, but in his courts. He does intervene in our lives however. In the parable of the weeds in Matthew 13, Jesus said that the one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, and the good seed stands for the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sow them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels (37-39).

Not even the most faithful is promised freedom from suffering or oppression. Strait is the gate that leads to heaven (MT 7:13), meaning that is narrow and demanding. Everyone is subject to the difficulties of life and the frailties of the flesh. Scripture warns us to expect suffering and persecution.

The Lord tests us like he did Abraham to see if we will obey him. We must through much tribulation enter the kingdom of God (Acts 14:22). Paul spoke of a war going on constantly inside every one of us in the book of Romans, chapter seven. We must choose between the voice of Satan, God and our own desires.

The way is difficult because we live in an evil world. God said, “I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put and end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless” (ISA 13:11). Jesus gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father (GAL 1:4). We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one (1JN 5:19).

Sin causes much suffering, both our own and that of others. People covet what others have and acquire it with evil schemes. Greedy leaders attack other nations to gain more power. Thousands of innocent people suffer because of wars.

Most divorces are caused because people are selfish, and consider only their own needs. Satan uses such things as alcohol, drugs, and the desire for sex out of marriage, to addict people with sin, break up marriages, and cause families to suffer. We often bring suffering on ourselves because of our unwise decisions such as having unhealthy lifestyles.

Sin does not cause all suffering. In John 9:2-3, they asked Jesus if a man was born blind because of his sin or the sin of his parents. He answered, “neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” We do not know why some are disabled; some are well, or why some are healed and some are not. All we can do is to leave it up to God and accept his choice.

The reason we are on this earth is to prepare for a better world. The whole thrust of the Bible is to teach us to l

f this world (2 CO 2:4). He goes about as a roaring lion seeking whom he can devour (1PE 5:8). The evil one causes much pain and suffering by inflicting people with hate and destructive sinfulness.

God did not choose to render justice on the earth, but in his courts. He does intervene in our lives however. In the parable of the weeds in Matthew 13, Jesus said that the one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, and the good seed stands for the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sow them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels (37-39).

Not even the most faithful is promised freedom from suffering or oppression. Strait is the gate that leads to heaven (MT 7:13), meaning that is narrow and demanding. Everyone is subject to the difficulties of life and the frailties of the flesh. Scripture warns us to expect suffering and persecution.

The Lord tests us like he did Abraham to see if we will obey him. We must through much tribulation enter the kingdom of God (Acts 14:22). Paul spoke of a war going on constantly inside every one of us in the book of Romans, chapter seven. We must choose between the voice of Satan, God and our own desires.

The way is difficult because we live in an evil world. God said, “I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put and end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless” (ISA 13:11). Jesus gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father (GAL 1:4). We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one (1JN 5:19).

Sin causes much suffering, both our own and that of others. People covet what others have and acquire it with evil schemes. Greedy leaders attack other nations to gain more power. Thousands of innocent people suffer because of wars.

Most divorces are caused because people are selfish, and consider only their own needs. Satan uses such things as alcohol, drugs, and the desire for sex out of marriage, to addict people with sin, break up marriages, and cause families to suffer. We often bring suffering on ourselves because of our unwise decisions such as having unhealthy lifestyles.

Sin does not cause all suffering. In John 9:2-3, they asked Jesus if a man was born blind because of his sin or the sin of his parents. He answered, “neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” We do not know why some are disabled; some are well, or why some are healed and some are not. All we can do is to leave it up to God and accept his choice.

The reason we are on this earth is to prepare for a better world. The whole thrust of the Bible is to teach us to

r oppression. Strait is the gate that leads to heaven (MT 7:13), meaning that is narrow and demanding. Everyone is subject to the difficulties of life and the frailties of the flesh. Scripture warns us to expect suffering and persecution.

The Lord tests us like he did Abraham to see if we will obey him. We must through much tribulation enter the kingdom of God (Acts 14:22). Paul spoke of a war going on constantly inside every one of us in the book of Romans, chapter seven. We must choose between the voice of Satan, God and our own desires.

The way is difficult because we live in an evil world. God said, “I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put and end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless” (ISA 13:11). Jesus gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father (GAL 1:4). We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one (1JN 5:19).

Sin causes much suffering, both our own and that of others. People covet what others have and acquire it with evil schemes. Greedy leaders attack other nations to gain more power. Thousands of innocent people suffer because of wars.

Most divorces are caused because people are selfish, and consider only their own needs. Satan uses such things as alcohol, drugs, and the desire for sex out of marriage, to addict people with sin, break up marriages, and cause families to suffer. We often bring suffering on ourselves because of our unwise decisions such as having unhealthy lifestyles.

Sin does not cause all suffering. In John 9:2-3, they asked Jesus if a man was born blind because of his sin or the sin of his parents. He answered, “neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” We do not know why some are disabled; some are well, or why some are healed and some are not. All we can do is to leave it up to God and accept his choice.

The reason we are on this earth is to prepare for a better world. The whole thrust of the Bible is to teach us to

the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless” (ISA 13:11). Jesus gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father (GAL 1:4). We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one (1JN 5:19).

Sin causes much suffering, both our own and that of others. People covet what others have and acquire it with evil schemes. Greedy leaders attack other nations to gain more power. Thousands of innocent people suffer because of wars.

Most divorces are caused because people are selfish, and consider only their own needs. Satan uses such things as alcohol, drugs, and the desire for sex out of marriage, to addict people with sin, break up marriages, and cause families to suffer. We often bring suffering on ourselves because of our unwise decisions such as having unhealthy lifestyles.

Sin does not cause all suffering. In John 9:2-3, they asked Jesus if a man was born blind because of his sin or the sin of his parents. He answered, “neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” We do not know why some are disabled; some are well, or why some are healed and some are not. All we can do is to leave it up to God and accept his choice.

The reason we are on this earth is to prepare for a better world. The whole thrust of the Bible is to teach us to

dict people with sin, break up marriages, and cause families to suffer. We often bring suffering on ourselves because of our unwise decisions such as having unhealthy lifestyles.

Sin does not cause all suffering. In John 9:2-3, they asked Jesus if a man was born blind because of his sin or the sin of his parents. He answered, “neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” We do not know why some are disabled; some are well, or why some are healed and some are not. All we can do is to leave it up to God and accept his choice.

The reason we are on this earth is to prepare for a better world. The whole thrust of the Bible is to teach us to live in such a manner that will permit us to go to heaven. If this world was perfect, we would have no incentive to go to another one. Having difficulties makes us look forward even more, to going to a land where there will be no more tears, suffering, disappointments, growing old, or death.