Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

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The problem of evil in the world has to do with more than an unjust God or God not being in control of everything. It has more to do with humanity and its plight since the garden and the choices man made that have affected all of mankind as a result. Evil being present in the world does not change any aspect of GOD or His Power. In fact, it actually proves He really is a loving
God who is in full control because He allows man the freedom of choice.

Why do bad things happen to good people?

The question ‘Why do bad things happen to good people?’ brings to mind the accident I was in on July 17, 2010. About an hour prior to the accident I had given a ride to a lady that lived in the shelter with me. In fact, I was …show more content…

Dr. David Jeremiah states, “One of the main issues we must understand is humanity is in a fallen state. Unfortunately, this is due to choices made in the garden that we have no control over.” The Bible says, “It is in the heart of man to do evil.” Hence, the scriptures are given to us for guidance and instruction on morality and relationships. (Ecclesiastes 8:11)
Time and Chance
In Ecclesiastes 8:14 the bible states clearly, “there are just men unto whom it happens according to the work of the wicked; again there be wicked men unto whom it happens according to the work of the righteous.’ To paraphrase another verse in Ecclesiastes, very simply put, ‘it’s not the swiftness of a runner that wins him the race, or ones skills that gets him favor, nor riches to men of understanding but ‘Time and chance’ happens to them all.’ So, I don’t think the question is ‘why do bad things happen to good people?’ I think the questions are, ‘what do I do in this situation?’ or ‘How do I react or respond in this tragedy?’ ‘What is God using this situation to tell

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