Every time something bad happens, what's the first thing unsaved (and even some saved) people say? If God is so....(insert remark), why is this happening? Let me give some examples:
If God is so powerful, why does he allow sin to run amok?
If God is so merciful, why are people disabled?
If God is so this, that, and the third, why does he....(insert question)?
I want to be annoyed, and sometimes I am when folks ask these questions, but the simple answer I can come up with is this: We live in a fallen world, and a fallen world is going to have sin. I don't like it either, and even though I appreciate God sending his son to die on the cross, I still hold Adam & Eve responsible for sin entering this world because they allowed themselves to be deceived.
This is a loaded question. There are many reasons why these things are allowed to exists and sin is the very foundation of the reasons why. Some are reaping what they have sown. Others are under demonic attach, others have generational curses and so forth. There are multiple reasons why these things are allowed to occur. Only God truly has the answers. One thing is certain, all things work together for the good of those who love the lord and are called according to his purpose. You can choose to live in victory through the blood of Jesus or wallow in defeat the choice is yours. God allows you to choose!
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