We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We’ll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us! 1
Corinthians 13:12 MSG
What we know about Evil:
1. God is Not the author of evil
God looked over all he had made and saw that it was very good
Genesis 1:31
When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone. For everyone sinned
Romans 5:12
2. Though suffering isn’t good, God uses it to accomplish good.
Sometimes God uses sorrow in our lives to help us turn away from sin and seek eternal life
2 Corinthians 7:10
We also rejoice in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance character, and character hope
Romans 5:3
3. Suffering will cease an evil will be judged
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9 NIV
4. Our suffering will pale in comparison to what God has in store for his followers
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Romans 8:18 NIV
5. We have a choice for bitter or for better
Memory Verses
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NIV
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalms 34:18 NIV
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalms 34:18 NIV
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