Why does God allow so much suffering and evil? -sandra mickanen sharing..
and "thank you!" again to youtube, yesterday, i watched for the first time, another wonderful video: John MacArthur, tackling everyone's favorite topics: Why Does God Allow So Much Suffering and Evil? Ligonier Ministries * 8.1M views * 10y ago
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watch if you are so inclined; he is a wonderful speaker..
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i'll speak to the knowledge and understanding i have gained over the past... many years.
first, to mention.. yes, i too have met people who say, who think, who believe: there cannot be a loving God and us have so much evil and suffering in the world.
If you read the Bible, you will learn: The absence of suffering and/or evil do exist: that is, it exists in HEAVEN. If we had no suffering or evil here; this would be heaven.
earth is clearly not heaven. /but do pause to enjoy the experiences we have, where we describe them as a 'slice of heaven on earth'
the Bible teaches a distinction between 'the world' -secular; earth and humanity as we all experience it; including sin, suffering, evil, disease, brokenness of many kinds, drugs, betrayal, carnal/flesh desires placed above (or completely in place of); spiritual, Godly principals and practices. -greed, lust, idolatry.. i could go on, but the points been made.
Christians are instructed not to conform to 'this world' -but be transformed by the daily renewal of your mind.
to reveal, shun, fight evil... but never, evil for evil; fight evil with good.
Christians are 'new creatures' who find 'the narrow path' -walk in love.
Christians represent 'the kingdom' [kingdom of heaven] -we are people who separate ourselves from the world; the profane, and who effort, over time and with maturity to glorify God's name.
and lastly, because i'm very excited about some art projects..
'not as the world gives, does God give to you..'
the world gives... well, i don't believe the world does 'give' -rather it takes. it promises many wonderful material, experiential, pleasurable, monetary gains (temporary) -without mention of any cost
more importantly; without CARING about the cost to you, or your loved ones..
'fame & fortune' is the most popular and easiest example..
how often greedy people will seek out those people they see are striving for fame and fortune..
fame/fortune seekers are easy prey to the greedy..
they will turn you into a commodity; they will profit from the sale of your tickets.. they do not care about your health, well being, -they will let you perform high on drugs.. they will cause and watch as your relationships are destroyed.. if you die young, they will simply find fresh prey -they do not care about YOU; they care about themselves and money.
so,
not as the world takes, does God give to you. PEACE i bequeath to you, God says..
GOD gives peace. -you know i can't close without mentioning..
GOD gives LOVE, PEACE, JOY, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GENTLENESS, FAITHFULNESS & STRENGTHENS YOUR SELF CONTROL..
gives comfort, gives healing, gives WISDOM, insights, creativity, generosity of spirit, energy, verve, inspiration.. faith, hope, love..
a healthy you, a healthy body and mind, healthy, thriving relationships,
... it is why Christians quote it often: GOD is GOOD.
of course, the goal.. cultivate an intimate, personal relationship with God/Love; pray without ceasing; find the narrow path; glorify God's name with your daily behaviors, decisions; walk in the spirit, not the flesh, fight evil, turn away from sin; ask for and receive forgiveness, confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior..
receive salvation, eternal life.
so that, -when you do physically die, [body] your spirit returns to heaven, you live eternally in a place of exclusively love; absent of suffering and evil.
The Christian life is so far superior to the secular life, i sure wish i would have gotten started sooner...
selah! hallelujah & amen.
posted by SANDRA MICKANEN @ 8:59 AM
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