Why Bad Things Happen to Good People
Amadou Gadio
Description
One of Job's friends tells him, "Man is born for trouble as sparks fly upwards." The media talks about wars, famines, tsunamis, mud slides, rapes, murders, and untimely deaths from disease. Atheists point to these tragedies and claim that this proves God doesn't exist, or if He exists, He isn't good. Or, if He's good, He isn't powerful enough to do anything about it. In this excerpt from his book, "Solid Ground", Mr. Clay explains that the answer to this question isn't difficult for the Christian because this topic is explored deeply and with great wisdom in the Bible. God is both good and sovereign, and there are reasons why bad things happen to good people. If you have ever struggled with this topic, this short book is one you won't want to miss. This excerpt has also been included in the book "UnReformed".Read more
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Episodes (11)
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People
God permits suffering to demonstrate His power over it .
We suffer as the result of other people’s sin .
God uses suffering as discipline .
Our suffering helps us to help others who suffer .
Our patient endurance through suffering gives us hope of salvation .
Our patient endurance through suffering demonstrates our love of God to both unbelievers and the devil , and serves to help purify the body of Christ .
What we perceive as suffering is really blessing .
Implications for unbelievers
Implications for believers