Why Is There Suffering?
Many see the work of evil, with its pain and loss, and question how this can exist under the rulership of One who is infinite in wisdom, power and love. Those who are inclined to doubt, take this excuse for rejecting the words of The Bible. Tradition and wrong interpretations have clouded the Bible’s teaching about GOD’s character, the nature of His Government, and the principles of how HE deals with sin.
It is impossible to explain the origin of sin, in a way that gives a reason for its existence. Yet we can understand enough about sin’s beginning and final end to show clearly GOD’s justice and goodness. In no way was GOD responsible for sin. HE did not remove His Divine Grace; nor was there anything lacking in the Divine Government that provided a cause for the rebellion. Sin is an intruder for whose presence no one can give a reason. To excuse it is to defend it. If we could find an excuse for it, it would no longer be sin. Sin is the expression of a principle that is at war with The Law of Love, which is The Foundation Of GOD’s Government.
Before sin began, there was peace and joy everywhere in the universe. Love for GOD was supreme, love for one another unselfish. Christ: The only Begotten Of GOD was one with The Eternal Father,; in nature, in character, and in purpose–the only being who could enter into all the counsels and plans of GOD. “By HIM all things were created, that are in heaven.., whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers” (Colossians 1:16).
Since The Law Of Love is The Foundation Of GOD’s Government, the happiness of all created beings depended on their willing harmony with its principles of righteousness. GOD takes no pleasure in forced allegiance, and HE grants everyone freedom of will, so that they can choose to serve Him voluntarily.
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