Podcasts about why do bad things happen

On May 4, Patrick Edwards continues his series called, I Have a Question, with this message on Why Do Bad Things Happen. Job 2:10 | If God is good and all-powerful, then surely, He wouldn't allow pain? Or even if He did allow it to bad people, then not good people…right? But sometimes the bad in this world thrive and the good suffer. What about the innocent born into poverty, famine, or abuse? Suffering seems to be an obvious indictment against God and even against His existence. What is His answer?

What More Could I Have Done? — Review of Lesson #11 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less11.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and JusticeFor the next 13 weeks (January to March 2025), we will study the tension between two of God's attributes that most people have a hard time reconciling: God's Justice and God's Love.  This is key for us to understand, especially in a world of sin and misery, where we need to be able to preach the gospel with urgency.Related Podcasts:— Some Thoughts on the Doctrine of Free Will — What Exactly is the Great Controversy, Anyway?— Who is the Adversary?— Lessons from the Book of Job #1— Lessons from the Book of Job #2— The Divinity of Jesus Christ— Christ, Humanity and Salvation— Why Did Jesus Come to Earth?Related Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 2— Who is God's Adversary?Support the showIf you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

A devotional study where we consider just a few of the many implications of why God gave us freedom of choice (free will), and how this impacts God's response to sin and rebellion in the Universe.Deuteronomy 30:19 KJVI call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:Related Podcasts:— What Exactly is the Great Controversy, Anyway?— Who is the Adversary?— Lessons from the Book of Job #1— Lessons from the Book of Job #2— Counterfeit Exposed— The Strange Beasts of Revelation 12, 13 and 17— The Beast, the Mark, the Name, the Number and the Image— It Is All About Worship— Choose Ye This Day— Faith and the Christian Experience— Search Me, O God— Forgiveness is Our Solemn DutyRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 2— Who is God's Adversary?Support the showIf you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Rules of Engagement — Review of Lesson #10 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less10.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and JusticeFor the next 13 weeks (January to March 2025), we will study the tension between two of God's attributes that most people have a hard time reconciling: God's Justice and God's Love.  This is key for us to understand, especially in a world of sin and misery, where we need to be able to preach the gospel with urgency.Related Podcasts:— What Exactly is the Great Controversy, Anyway?— Who is the Adversary?— Lessons from the Book of Job #1— Lessons from the Book of Job #2— Counterfeit Exposed— The Strange Beasts of Revelation 12, 13 and 17— The Beast, the Mark, the Name, the Number and the Image — It Is All About Worship— Choose Ye This DayRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 2— Who is God's Adversary?Support the showIf you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

The Cosmic Conflict — Review of Lesson #9 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less09.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and JusticeFor the next 13 weeks (January to March 2025), we will study the tension between two of God's attributes that most people have a hard time reconciling: God's Justice and God's Love.  This is key for us to understand, especially in a world of sin and misery, where we need to be able to preach the gospel with urgency.Related Podcasts:— What Exactly is the Great Controversy, Anyway?— Who is the Adversary?— Lessons from the Book of Job #2— Counterfeit Exposed— God's Ways are Not Our Ways— Why Was Sin Allowed? - Part 1— Why Was Sin Allowed? - Part 2— Choose Ye This Day— Everlasting CovenantRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 2— Who is God's Adversary?Support the showIf you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence — Review of Lesson #8 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less08.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and JusticeFor the next 13 weeks (January to March 2025), we will study the tension between two of God's attributes that most people have a hard time reconciling: God's Justice and God's Love.  This is key for us to understand, especially in a world of sin and misery, where we need to be able to preach the gospel with urgency.Related Podcasts:— What Exactly is the Great Controversy, Anyway?— The Foreknowledge Conundrum— God's Ways are Not Our Ways— Why Was Sin Allowed? - Part 1— Why Was Sin Allowed? - Part 2— Choose Ye This Day— Everlasting CovenantRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 2— Who is Predestined?Support the showIf you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

The Problem of Evil — Review of Lesson #7 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less07.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and JusticeFor the next 13 weeks (January to March 2025), we will study the tension between two of God's attributes that most people have a hard time reconciling: God's Justice and God's Love.  This is key for us to understand, especially in a world of sin and misery, where we need to be able to preach the gospel with urgency.Related Podcasts:— What Exactly is the Great Controversy, Anyway?— Everlasting Covenant— Why Was Sin Allowed? - Part 1— Why Was Sin Allowed? - Part 2— Lessons from the Book of Job #1— Lessons from the Book of Job #2— Lessons from the Book of Job #3— Lessons from the Book of Job #4— Lessons from the Book of Job #5— The Hour of His Judgment is ComeRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1— Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 2Support the showIf you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comDuring many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series, based on the same document. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Description In letters and at ministry events, we often receive challenges mainly from skeptics trying to stump us by citing passages in the Bible about God killing, or ordering others to kill, ‘innocent’ people. But the Bible clearly presents a consistent narrative from Genesis to Revelation of God’s big picture plan for the salvation, redemption, and judgment of human beings. Jesus paid the penalty of sin for all who trust in Him, God is free to extend mercy to those who repent. This episode article was written by Lita Sanders and Gary Bates and podcast produced by Joseph Darnell and Preston Cornett out of the CMI-USA office. Become a monthly contributor at our site. You can also help out by telling your family and friends to check out the podcasts.

The second in a series in response to the question asked by some: “Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?”. This week, we focus on Genesis chapter 3, on the very moment mankind makes a tragic misstep, rejecting God and obeying Satan for the very first, but sadly not only time.This program covers the following Scriptures from the Amplified Classic version (AMPC): Genesis 3:1-23.Support the show

Some people have asked the question "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?" At the core of this question lies the issue of God's goodness. In other words, how can a good God create evil? This episode will help listeners to understand the nature of God and origin of evil. The message from the Bible provides hope to all who trust Jesus. God causes all things (even evil) to work out for our good. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The first in a short series in response to the question asked by some: “Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?” When a tragedy occurs, on the surface, one might ask "God, why if you are good, and so loving, would you allow this to happen?" In this series we will discover there is much to understand beneath this surface, including the difference between man and God's definition of "Good". This program covers the following Scriptures from the Amplified Classic version (AMPC): Hosea 4:6, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 3:10, Ephesians 1:17-21, Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:1-18.Support the show

Why Do Bad Things Happen in the World? On the sixth day of creation, God turned everything over to man and gave him free will. Find out all about it on this episode of Fight To Win with Pastor Kurt Owen.Request the Free Offer: https://www.fighttowin.tvLearn More, Register for Events & Donate:https://www.kurtowen.com/Prefer to Watch the Video?https://youtu.be/I17V_VZ7LfABecome a supporter of this podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-to-win-tv-with-kurt-owen--5638799/support.

This is a continuation from the previous theme we explored in the Bhagavad Gita series, that you are not your body. Here we examine what is often called reincarnation, or more correctly, the transmigration of the spirit soul. There are many misconceptions surrounding this topic. It is not uncommon that someone may ask “you mean I can become a dog?” And of course, the answer is, no, you do not BECOME a dog, but it is possible to enter into that type of a body and falsely assume that external identity. The Bhagavad Gita speaks of how over lifetimes, the spirit soul can cycle through a myriad of bodies. And even within our current lifetime we cycle through a baby's body, then a child's, a teenager's, and an adult's, a middle-aged, and eventually and old aged body. Looking at things objectively and considering the constant turn-over of all the material particles that make up a body, within a maximum of 5 years it is like a constant process of recycling bodies. But how does this really happen and what are the drivers? The following are verses I quote in the talk: Never was there a time when I did not exist, nor you, nor all these kings; nor in the future shall any of us cease to be. - Bhagavad-gītā 2.12 As the embodied soul continuously passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. A sober person is not bewildered by such a change. - Bhagavad-gītā 2.13 As a person puts on new garments, giving up old ones, the soul similarly accepts new material bodies, giving up the old and useless ones. - Bhagavad-gītā 2.22 Whatever state of being one remembers when he quits his body, that state he will attain without fail. - Bhagavad-gītā 8.6 The living entity in the material world carries his different conceptions of life from one body to another as the air carries aromas. - Bhagavad-gītā 15.8 The caterpillar transports itself from one leaf to another by capturing one leaf before giving up the other. Similarly, according to his previous work, the living entity must capture another body before giving up the one he has. This is because the mind is the reservoir of all kinds of desires. - Bhāgavata Purāṇa 4.29.76-77 The living entity, thus taking another gross body, obtains a certain type of ear, tongue, and nose and sense of touch, which are grouped about the mind. He thus enjoys a particular set of sense objects. - Bhagavad-gītā 15.9 When the living entity passes from the present body to the next body, which is created by his own karma, he becomes absorbed in the pleasurable and painful sensations of the new body and completely forgets the experience of the previous body. This total forgetfulness of one's previous material identity, which comes about for one reason or another, is called death. - Bhāgavata Purāṇa 11.22.39 If you would like to dig a little deeper into this subject the following links to other talks on a variety of platforms may be helpful. The 3 topics of these talks are: Reincarnation the ins and the Outs; Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? – Understanding Reincarnation; and Purpose, Reincarnation, and Suffering – an online Q&A session. FaceBook https://fb.watch/e4x6q3mrVG/ https://fb.watch/e4xc0Ba1Jx/ https://fb.watch/e4xeTC1zKr/ YouTube https://youtu.be/x1OJKpFutb0 https://youtu.be/Nmg3HiQ0Yw4 https://youtu.be/WmIbSEMS5gM Acharyadas.com https://acharyadas.com/reincarnation-the-ins-and-the-outs/ https://acharyadas.com/why-do-bad-things-happen-to-good-people-understanding-reincarnation/ https://acharyadas.com/purpose-reincarnation-and-suffering-an-online-qa-session/ Spotify - podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acharya-das/episodes/182-Reincarnation--the-Ins-and-the-Outs-e1gju35 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acharya-das/episodes/150-Why-Do-Bad-Things-Happen-to-Good-People-e1giggf https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acharya-das/episodes/177-Purpose--Reincarnation--and-Suffering---an-online-QA-session-e1gjsmn

Life in a fallen world can often lead us to ask, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" This question is not new to our generation. Jesus addresses the same thinking in Luke 13. Devotionables #703 - Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? Luke 13 Blue Letter Bible PlanDevotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

In this week's Monday Minute, we reflect on the powerful message from our recent sermon: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? While we addressed many tough questions, there's one verse we didn't get to dive into — Hebrews 4:15. This verse reminds us that our High Priest, Jesus, understands our weaknesses and has faced the same trials we do. Unlike other religions that teach how to reach God, following Jesus shows us how God came to us, walked with us, and suffered for us.We encourage you to check out the full message if you missed it and take the next step in your faith journey. Don't forget, next week we'll be joined by John Burke! If you're in the DFW area, make sure to attend in person, or watch online. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you next week! Did you know that over 6 billion people around the world don't know Jesus? Even more staggering, 3 billion have never even heard His name. Good News Productions International (GNPI) is on a mission to change that by harnessing the power of media to help people discover, know, and follow Jesus.For decades, GNPI has been dedicated to spreading the Good News globally, and now they're launching an ambitious initiative: Mission15. The goal? To share the gospel over one billion times in the next few years. You can be a part of this bold mission by visiting mission15.global or gnpi.org.By pledging just $15 a month—less than the cost of a couple of lattes—you can help bring the message of Jesus to those who have never heard it. Tune in to our podcast episode with Mike Schragge to learn more about the incredible work GNPI is doing. Don't miss out—get involved today and make an eternal impact!

July 14, 2024 - Len W Wyatt Humanity took a fatal turn when Adam & Eve ate the forbidden fruit.  As we continue our series with the help of Kevin Myers' book, Grown-Up Faith, we see how that wrong turn led to the world being destroyed by flood.  We also are given insight into one of life's biggest questions...WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN?

You can do all things for Jesus and in His name. But without closeness to the One who empowers you to do great things, are you missing out on truly knowing Him?If you're feeling worn down by the weight of your assignment, maybe it's because it was never meant to be something you carried in the first place. But how do you know? It comes through intimacy with our Savior. Join our friend Gloria Umanah on today's episode to hear a teaching rooted in the truth that apart from Jesus, we really can't do anything.Related Resources: We're celebrating six years of The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast! If you've been listening since Day 1 or just joined us, we're grateful you're here. Keep scrolling to listen to some of our favorite episodes over the last six years!Do you have a topic you'd like to learn more about or a guest speaker you'd like to hear on the show? Direct message Kaley Olson on Instagram at @kaleyolsn to share!If you haven't done so yet, please leave a rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts.Join Gloria's organization, Hope Booth, in their efforts to end the mental health crisis by clicking here.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.Six Favorite Episodes for Six Years of The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast:"There's Always a Meanwhile" with Lysa TerKeurst (our very first episode!)."How Should I Handle Disagreements as a Christian?" with Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle."How To Pray Through the Armor of God" with Wendy Blight. "What Does God Want Me To Do Next?" with Shae Hill."3 Questions To Ask When Faith Feels Impossible" with Nicki Koziarz."Why Do Bad Things Happen to God's People?" with Dr. Joel Muddamalle.Proverbs 31 Ministries is a nonprofit organization, and this podcast is funded thanks to the generous support of our one-time and monthly donors. To learn more about how to partner with us, click here!We want to hear how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

There are many different ways to logically show that God must exist. One approach is called the ‘moral argument’. It shows that objective morals (i.e., moral standards that are not derived from human beings, but stand above them) clearly exist, and that God is the only reasonable explanation for them. Join apologist and speaker, Keaton Halley, to find out why! ✍️ Links and Show Notes Can atheism possibly explain morality and reason? Evolution cannot take credit for morality Atheism—no objective morality? Evolution: No morality Can we be good without God? What is ‘good’? (Answering Euthyphro Dilemma) Morals decline linked to belief in evolution Why believe in objective morals? Arguments for God: Moral argument Answering a moral relativist Morality and Ethics Questions and Answers How did bad things come about? Why would a loving God allow death and suffering? If God is Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? Why Does God Allow Death & Suffering? Death and Suffering Questions and Answers

It’s important to ask where our standard for right and wrong comes from. Christians believe that God Himself is the standard; because He is the Creator, He gets to say what is right and wrong. Right and wrong are defined primarily by how they align with or oppose God’s own nature. Become a monthly contributor at our site (https://creation.com/donate). You can also help out by telling your family and friends to check out the podcasts.

On this episode our host tries to tackle the question that all of us have asked at some point in our lives, "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?" Although this small episode barely clips the tip of this iceberg, we really wanted to encourage you to trust God no matter what we are facing. He sees you and believes in you. Oh yeah, and we threw in a few Dad Jokes as well. God Bless you and keep making it count.

A devotional study explaining what is meant by "The Blessed Hope" and how the term HOPE is used in the Scriptures.Titus 2:11-14 KJVFor the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.---If you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comRelated Podcasts: Prophetic Time Has a Special Time Signature  End-Time Prophecy PrimerIt Is All About WorshipWhy Did Jesus Come to Earth?Christ, Humanity and SalvationLessons from the Book of Job #1Lessons from the Book of Job #2Lessons from the Book of Job #3Lessons from the Book of Job #4Lessons from the Book of Job #5 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1  (at TrueWisdom)Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 2  (at TrueWisdom)Support the Show.------During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for additional Bible Study podcasts, covering many different Bible topics, and done in a slightly different format from the podcasts on this channel.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Lately, I have had a lot of questions from you amazing ladies talking about your faith, and how doubts creep in or you find yourself questioning your faith and it scares you. So, let's ask these questions, “is it a sin to question your faith? What do you do if doubts start to creep in and you ask yourself questions like, “Does God really exist?” “Is the Bible really true?” Does that mean you're walking away from God. Does that mean that God is mad at you and that you are no longer a Christian? If this is you, let me put your fears to rest…no it is not a sin to question your faith. No it does not mean that you are walking away from God and no it doesn't mean you are no longer a Christian. God is not mad at you, because of this, either! Did you know that questioning your faith can actually be a part of your growth journey as a Christian? Why do we have those doubts try to creep in from time to time?  We live in a world that is anti-God, anti-Bible, anti-Truth and anti-Jesus. We are taught in school that science is not compatible with the Bible. Negative circumstances either we have faced or someone we know has faced.Salvation is super easy to receive. We feel like we need to work for, earn or deserve it.What do we do with questions and doubt?Ask GodSearch the BibleTalk to someone who has a strong walk with God that can help you with the questions that you have. Podcast Episodes Mentioned in this Episode115. Is Jesus Really the Only Way to God? Answering the question, "Why would God send someone to hell if they've never heard about Him?"36. If God is Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen?Season 1 Episode 16: Why Did God AlloThe Beautiful Movement's Summer Box is now available for pre-sale! You have a chance to sign up before they sell out again! The Theme: “Walking with Jesus,” a box to help you go deeper with God this summer! Go to www.jointhebeautifulmovement.com, enter in code uncommonteen and get 15% off your first box!Follow on IG @the_beautiful_movement What does your summer look like? What is one thing you are doing that will change your life forever? What are you doing that will bring you great friends who love Jesus and help you grow in your walk with the Lord? If your answer is, "not a whole lot," I want to invite you to join me at this year's UncommonTEEN Live! Meet your new bestie, grow in your walk with God, all while having fun!Grab Your Tickets Here!Ladies, we have had challenges recently with the UncommonTEEN App and had to close it down. Don't worry, a new app is coming soon!!If you still want to ask your Ask Me Anything Questions or if you need prayer, head on over to UncommonTEEN.com.For the Ask Me Anything Questions, click on the RED BUTTON at the top of the screen. These questions may used on a future episode of the UncommonTEEN Podcast!For any prayer requests or more personal questions, click on the YELLOW CHAT TAB at the bottom right hand corner of the screen. These will not be used on the podcast unless you say you would like it to be used. Connect with Us!Website: UncommonTEEN.comInstagram: @uncommon.teenUncommonTEEN Live Conference: UncommonTEENlive.com

A devotional study explaining what is meant by "The Great Controversy" and how it is the backdrop for every conflict that we see throughout history until today. Revelation 12:7-10 KJVAnd there was war in heaven: Michael and His angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.”---If you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comRelated Podcasts: Counterfeit ExposedThe Strange Beasts of Revelation 12, 13 and 17It Is All About WorshipWhy Did Jesus Come to Earth?Christ, Humanity and SalvationLessons from the Book of Job #1Lessons from the Book of Job #2Lessons from the Book of Job #3Lessons from the Book of Job #4Lessons from the Book of Job #5 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1  (at TrueWisdom)Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 2  (at TrueWisdom)Support the Show.------During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for additional Bible Study podcasts, covering many different Bible topics, and done in a slightly different format from the podcasts on this channel.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

In John chapter 14, Jesus says, "Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it." But what do these words mean? What can we learn from this? How should it effect the way we live our lives? The way we pray? In this episode, we reflect on the words of Jesus in John 14:12-14 as we look for answers to these questions. Scriptures Mentioned In This Episode John 14:12-14 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I go to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son; f you ask anything in my name, I will do it. Mark 11:22-26 And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will. And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against any one; so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” John 15:15-17 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples. Matthew 21:21-22 And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and never doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it will be done. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Luke 18:1-8 (Parable of the Unjust Judge) And he told them a parable, to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor regarded man; and there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Vindicate me against my adversary.' For a while he refused; but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow bothers me, I will vindicate her, or she will wear me out by her continual coming.'” And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God vindicate his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will vindicate them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Mark 9:14-24 And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd about them, and scribes arguing with them. And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and ran up to him and greeted him. And he asked them, “What are you discussing with them?” And one of the crowd answered him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a dumb spirit; and wherever it seizes him, it dashes him down; and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid; and I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able.” And he answered them, “O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me.” And they brought the boy to him; and when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And Jesus[d] asked his father, “How long has he had this?” And he said, “From childhood. And it has often cast him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if you can do anything, have pity on us and help us.” And Jesus said to him, “If you can! All things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out[e] and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” From the Catechism of the Catholic Church Par. 2609 Once committed to conversion, the heart learns to pray in faith. Faith is a filial adherence to God beyond what we feel and understand. It is possible because the beloved Son gives us access to the Father. He can ask us to "seek" and to "knock," since he himself is the door and the way. Episodes Mentioned/Related Episodes Willingness to Suffer (https://www.drawnear.me/podcast-drawnear/6) Redemptive Suffering (https://www.drawnear.me/podcast-drawnear/7) Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? (https://www.drawnear.me/podcast-drawnear/badthingsgoodpeople) Thy Kingdom Come, Thy WIll Be Done (https://www.drawnear.me/podcast-drawnear/48) God's Ways Are Desert Ways (https://www.drawnear.me/podcast-drawnear/30) Her Answered Prayer (https://www.drawnear.me/podcast-mylordandmygod/sonjacorbitt) Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them. "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drawnear.me/)! Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! 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Light Shines in the Darkness — Review of Lesson #3 of the 2nd Quarter of 2024 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:https://ssnet.org/lessons/24b/less03.htmlThe title of this quarter's theme is: The Great ControversyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2024), we will take a look at how the Great Controversy, which ultimately answers the most questions about why everything we see around us today is the way that it is, and helps us understand how God has operated in the past, and will operate in the future.If you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comRelated Podcasts:God's Promises to me are sureHaving the Right PerspectiveWhy Did Jesus Come to Earth?Christ, Humanity and SalvationThe Divinity of Jesus ChristLessons from the Book of Job #1Lessons from the Book of Job #2Lessons from the Book of Job #3Lessons from the Book of Job #4Lessons from the Book of Job #5 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1  (at TrueWisdom)Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 2  (at TrueWisdom)Support the show------During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for additional Bible Study podcasts, covering many different Bible topics, and done in a slightly different format from the podcasts on this channel.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Why Do Bad Things Happen in the World? On the sixth day of creation, God turned everything over to man and gave him free will. Find out all about it on this episode of Fight To Win with Pastor Kurt Owen.Request the Free Offer: https://www.fighttowin.tvLearn More, Register for Events & Donate:https://www.kurtowen.com/Prefer to Watch the Video?https://youtu.be/q9PCHwGDGQgBecome a supporter of this podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-to-win-tv-with-kurt-owen--5638799/support.

As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus at the beginning of this Easter season, we revisit the topic of suffering and reflect on its relationship to the Resurrection; and the experience of resurrection in our own lives. Why do we suffer? What purpose does it serve? How should we approach it? Why does the Lord allow it? And can anything good come from it? In this episode we pull ALOT from Scripture, get a little personal and honest, and reflect suffering in our own lives, and the life of Job, in reflecting on the answers to these questions. *Scriptures mentioned in this episode: * 1 Pet 2:21: “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” Luke 21:17: You will be hated by all because of my name. Mt 7:13-14 the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction… For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life. Jn 16:33 In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. Rom 8:18 I consider that the sufferings we presently endure are minuscule in comparison with the glory to be revealed in us. Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[d] I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. 1 Peter 1:7 so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold which though perishable is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Colossians 1:24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking[a] in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. Job 38:4-7 Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Job 40:3-5 Then Job answered the Lord: “Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer thee? I lay my hand on my mouth. I have spoken once, and I will not answer; twice, but I will proceed no further.” Job 42:1-6 Then Job answered the Lord: “I know that thou canst do all things, and that no purpose of thine can be thwarted. ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?' Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. ‘Hear, and I will speak; I will question you, and you declare to me.' I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees thee; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” Episodes we reference in this episode: [Fr Stu: A Story of Mercy](https://drawnear.fireside.fm/43) [Willingness to Suffer](https://drawnear.fireside.fm/6) [Redemptive Suffering](https://drawnear.fireside.fm/7) Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them. "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drawnear.me/)! Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

The War Behind All Wars — Review of Lesson #1 of the 2nd Quarter of 2024 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:https://ssnet.org/lessons/24b/less01.htmlThe title of this quarter's theme is: The Great ControversyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2024), we will take a look at how the Great Controversy, which ultimately answers the most questions about why everything we see around us today is the way that it is, and helps us understand how God has operated in the past, and will operate in the future.If you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comRelated Podcasts:God's Promises to me are sureHaving the Right PerspectiveWhy Did Jesus Come to Earth?Christ, Humanity and SalvationThe Divinity of Jesus ChristLessons from the Book of Job #1Lessons from the Book of Job #2Lessons from the Book of Job #3Lessons from the Book of Job #4Lessons from the Book of Job #5 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1  (at TrueWisdom)Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 2  (at TrueWisdom)Support the show------During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for additional Bible Study podcasts, covering many different Bible topics, and done in a slightly different format from the podcasts on this channel.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

One of the most-asked questions by both Christians and non-Christians alike is: ‘If God is a god of love, why is there so much death and suffering in the world?’ The Bible actually provides a clear explanation for how the world came to be in this state. God didn’t make it this way—we did! In fact, God has gone to extraordinary lengths to rescue us from the very painful mess we have gotten ourselves into. In the process, He experienced the worst of suffering and death—and in fact conquered them ‘from the inside’ so to speak. Christians need have no fear of suffering and death! Why, then, do so many Christians still struggle with this question? Find out why evolutionary thinking is at the heart of the problem, in this helpful discussion with author, speaker, and researcher, Gary Bates. ✍️ Links and Show Notes Why would a loving God allow death and suffering? How did bad things come about? If God is Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? Death and Suffering Questions and Answers

 Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land — Review of Lesson #5 of the 1st Quarter of 2024 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:https://ssnet.org/lessons/24a/less05.htmlThe title of this quarter's theme is: The Psalms: Where God and People Meet Heart to HeartFor the next 13 weeks (January to March 2024), we will take a look at how the Psalms were used historically in worship, and what they can mean for us today.If you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comRelated Podcasts:Lessons from the Book of Job #1Lessons from the Book of Job #2Lessons from the Book of Job #3Lessons from the Book of Job #4Lessons from the Book of Job #5 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1 (at TrueWisdom)Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 2 (at TrueWisdom)Support the show------During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for additional Bible Study podcasts, covering many different Bible topics, and done in a slightly different format from the podcasts on this channel.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Hello everybody! In today's episode we are exploring the age old question of "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?". When bad things happen, we tend to ask God "Why?". Is it because we did something wrong, and are we being punished? What is happening? Well, that is what we are going to be looking at in today's episode. Starting, with the book of Job. Todays episode features scripture reading, reflections, a devotional, and we end our time together with prayer. If you enjoy this episode, please leave the podcast a 5 STAR Review! It really helps us out!ABOUT THE LAY IT DOWN PODCAST:Life can feel so heavy sometimes. Whether it's our heart; breaking, dreams that have yet to come to fruition or prayers that have yet to be answered. These things & more cause us to just feel... heavy. So what do we do? In this podcast, we are going to talk about laying down all of these things at Jesus's feet, surrendering it to Him, and learning how to trust God, in the heaviness.If you want to learn how to get closer to God, be encouraged, and have the tools to help you navigate the heavy, join us weekly every Friday, on the Lay it Down Podcast.If you have something you need to lay down to Jesus, send in your entries to be shared on our podcast (anonymously or not — you can decide) at layitdownpodcast@outlook.comS O C I A L S Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herfaithfulife Follow on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@herfaithfullife 

Bobby recently injured his back and is in a lot of pain.  So, the question of why bad things happen  and how to respond to suffering is discussed (not answered btw).  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good Christians? It’s the Wrong Question.

I'm so excited about this weekend... as we kick-off a new teaching series called YOU ASK FOR IT, where we answer some of your biggest questions. And it all begins with one of the most asked and most difficult questions of human existence… Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? We are going to tackle the big question of evil and suffering in the world. But even more than that… we'll show you how to respond when those bad things happen in your life or in the life of someone you care about.

I'm so excited about this weekend... as we kick-off a new teaching series called YOU ASK FOR IT, where we answer some of your biggest questions. And it all begins with one of the most asked and most difficult questions of human existence… Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? We are going to tackle the big question of evil and suffering in the world. But even more than that… we'll show you how to respond when those bad things happen in your life or in the life of someone you care about.

My final conversation with the author of "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?"

This Sunday we study II Corinthians 11:1-11 and I John 2:15-18 and look at "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?".  Thanks for listening! 

If a dog shits in the woods and no one is there to throw it in the trash, does the dog really shit at all? THANK GOD IT'S TUESDAY! Turns out this is NOT the 150th episode nor is it not my next live show...and this is largely due to a human error knowing that my counting skills are on a steep decline with each passing day. Tune into the brand new episode for some fun facts and phrases, a long train of thought about buying expired salad dressing and several new entries to be written in the future book that will be published someday, "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Mediocre People?"EPISODE NOTES:Fun facts before the show (0:08)It is NOT the 150th episode and it is NOT a live show today (1:57)Make sure to grab your tickets for the Adirondack Wine and Food Festival (4:25) Nobody Asked Me, But... (6:16)Have you ever returned something at a grocery store? (12:13)Why Do Bad Things Happen to Mediocre People? (22:15)"Living High on the Hog" (27:47)Documentary overload (31:00)My encounter with the Jehovah's Witnesses (33:48)This show is best enjoyed with a Miller Lite.Save on your Adirondack Wine and Food Festival tickets by purchasing them here. Also grab your tickets to Saratoga National's Porchsecco Happy Hour on June 20!

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?St. Thomas Aquinas when answering the question of whether God exists brings forward two objections. The second objection says that everything we see in the natural world can be explained by nature or by human reason; therefore, we do not need to suppose God's existence. To this objection, St. Thomas says that we can trace back what is done in nature back to the first cause, which must be an immovable and self-necessary first principle, which we call God. He then references his Five Ways which are converging and convincing arguments to demonstrate God's existence. For the remainder of today, I would like to focus on the first objection that St. Thomas raises to God's existence. If you are unfamiliar with the disputed question format used by St. Thomas in the Summa and in many other scholastic works, it goes like this. There are objections posed, then a section where a brief response is given beginning with “on the contrary.” Then the main teaching is delivered in the “I answer that” section and is followed by the specific responses given for the objection posed at the beginning of the article.  For the first objection to God's existence, St. Thomas puts it this way:“It seems that God does not exist; because if one of two contraries be infinite, the other would be altogether destroyed. But the word ‘God' means that He is infinite goodness. If, therefore, God existed, there would be no evil discoverable; but there is evil in the world. Therefore God does not exist (ST I, q.2, a.3).”Of course, this is an argument, not a slam dunk. God does exist and He is goodness itself. But can you feel the weight of the argument? If God is infinitely good, then why is there evil? In other words, why do bad things happen to good people?Here on Earth, there is no sufficient answer to this argument. How can there be, really? We see evil happen and sometimes the human suffering which results is so extreme that no justice seems to ever come to fruition. Or perhaps it is not moral evil but physical evil. Why do children develop horrifically painful diseases? Why do mothers and fathers lose their children to miscarriage and stillbirth? In the goodness of creation, why are there devastating natural disasters that cause widespread death, destruction, and catastrophe? The Problem of EvilThis so-called “Problem of Evil” has plagued philosophers, theologians, and ethicists for millennia. The presence of evil and suffering in the world is the strongest argument against an omnipotent, omnibenevolent, and omniscient God. The logical formulation of the problem of evil is laid out in Aquinas' objection, and we will get to the response to this objection a bit later on. The evidential formulation, on the other hand, is the one that packs the biggest punch because we can see gratuitous evil, pain, suffering, and misery. No one needs proof that evil exists; we need look no further than our own sins or the sins of those around us to show its existence. The reason that the evidence of evil is so powerful is not based on its logical intricacies but because of emotion. The natural human response to suffering, pain, blatant evil, and injustice is repulsion. We have a visceral, subconscious reaction to the evil that we encounter. And we wonder: how could God allow this? I imagine that if you have never asked this question, “how could God allow this?” then you are fortunate enough to have not suffered a real trauma. I want to share a time of suffering in my own life to begin to show how we can handle inevitable sufferings when they come. My wife and I suffered a miscarriage a few years ago, and I did not know how to process it. I did not allow myself to recognize and feel my feelings. And after a few months, I realized that I was very angry with God and was depressed and despairing. How could He do this to me and to my wife? What did I do wrong? It was horrendous. I still have a profoundly vivid memory of lowering my son Gabriel's little casket into a hole in the ground. It was truly awful and unnatural. I know that my wife and I desired Baptism for him and I believe firmly that he is in Heaven interceding for us. But I wanted to hold him. I wanted to get to know him here on Earth and watch him grow like my other boys. Yet, it was not to be. Since then, we suffered another miscarriage but this time I felt my feelings a bit more intentionally. I talked about the experience with friends and my priest. I grieved. I wept. I prayed. But I did not despair this time. What was different? Most recently, I experienced the same emotions but I recognized and gave them over to Jesus, as best as I could muster. I aimed to unite my suffering with His Cross in a more profound way than a few years ago. The suffering was imminently present, but by grace I was able to abandon myself more to Providence, I suppose. My response of faith and abandonment to Divine Providence was not perfect but I am positive that I grew over these last years. So, when suffering, pain, and evil come, and they will, and we ask “how could God allow this?”, what is our response? Before we get more into the response to the problem of evil, I want to look at what evil actually is. That way, we can better recognize it and even avoid it, to some extent. What is Evil? The Catholic Encyclopedia teaches that there are three kinds of evil: physical, moral, and metaphysical. Physical evil arises from nature and includes sickness, accident, death, anxiety, disappointment, disabilities, and imperfections in regards to the full development of human powers. Moral evil is the “deviation of human volition from the prescriptions of the moral order and the action which results from that deviation (Catholic Encyclopedia).” These are intentional acts which transgress against the precepts of the Catholic religion or of the nature of the human person, generally. Metaphysical evil is the mutual limitation of various parts of the natural world. The climate and natural causes adversely affect plants and animals. Predators rely on the destruction of life to remain alive themselves. The constituent parts of nature also have a system of perpetual decay and renewal. This type of “evil” is really more a relative perfection rather than an imperfection because creation was designed, as it is, by God.In all cases, evil is negative, not positive. Evil consists in the loss or deprivation of something necessary for perfection. Pain has a disturbing effect on the sufferer and is, thus, a physical evil. Moral evil is evil because we are using reason improperly to choose a lesser good or neglect a higher good.Some argue that evil does not actually exist. Instead it is merely a “lesser good” in place of a higher good that ought to be. It is an imperfection where perfection ought to be. It is a hole where there ought to be a whole. But our human experience points to a more complicated reality. What we can be sure of, though, is that God did not create evil nor does he cause evil. Nothing is evil in itself, but is evil in relation to other things or persons. The same fire which burns and destroys gives life-giving light and heat. The same water which drowns gives life and nourishment. The same free will which chooses evil has the capacity to choose good. Perfect vs. Permissive Will of GodGod is perfect. He does not suffer any defect of weakness or change. He does not change His mind. If He could change, then He would simply not be God. In His wisdom, He created all things visible and invisible with the Divine foreknowledge that His creatures, namely humanity and some of the angels, would spurn Him. This is a mystery. He had no need to create anything, but He did so to manifest His goodness, wisdom, power, and love.One of the important distinctions to draw at this juncture is the difference between God's permissive will and His perfect will. Simply put: God has a perfect will. Another, admittedly imperfect, way to phrase this would be His “original plan.” The perfect will of God for humanity consisted of a desire for Adam and Eve to follow his indicative will. The indicative will of God is what He wants and how He wants it, perfectly. We see this indicative will for Adam and Eve in Genesis. He told them not to “eat the fruit of ‘the tree of the knowledge of good and evil' (Gen. 2:17).” When Adam and Eve disobeyed sin, entered the world, along with the consequences of sin: suffering, pain, and death. Human suffering was not part of God's original plan. In giving humanity free will, God permitted, or allowed, evil to enter the world. His free creatures, made in His image and likeness, rebel against His indicative and perfect will and commit evils. These are not within the perfect will of God; they belong tacitly to the permissive will of God. And He alone has the long-view. Only He knows the end of the story. And He assures us that His justice will come to full fruition in the end.What is the Response to the Problem?We should recall the great diversity of metaphysical evil which comes together to embody the universe as a whole. Stars explode and go supernova. Matter is sometimes transformed in violent and destructive ways. Predators eat other animals. Herbivores eat, and therefore destroy, plants. These relative perfections are not imperfections. Then, we stop to think about physical evils which befall mankind: sickness, plague, death, anxiety, and the like. And we know that human suffering often comes from true moral evil. The world and its inhabitants seem far from what might approximate perfection.Frankly, this is where human reason hits an insurmountable roadblock. No ideology, school of thought, or religion can sufficiently speculate about the order of nature. Though we cannot know with human intelligence the full understanding of this mystery, we can be assured that God is completely justified. We can experience suffering and pain and wonder why it is happening while simultaneously acknowledging that God, in His perfect goodness, knowledge, and power, does know. Not only does He know, but He also fully cares. The response to the Problem of Evil is not logically satisfying because it is a mystery with no earthly solution. But as St. Thomas More said, “Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.” The Catholic Faith as a whole gives the only satisfactory response to the Problem of Evil, even if it is not emotionally satisfying when we are in the thick of it. And this response is not an “easy answer.” It is not a quick response which puts the problem to rest. Instead, the response to the problem of evil bears fruit in prolonged contemplation, the practice of trust, faith, hope, love, prayer, study, and only with God's grace. Let us return to St. Thomas Aquinas' exploration of the objection to the existence of God based on the problem of evil. He responds this way, quoting St. Augustine:“As Augustine says (Enchiridion xi): ‘Since God is the highest good, He would not allow any evil to exist in His works, unless His omnipotence and goodness were such as to bring good even out of evil.' This is part of the infinite goodness of God, that He should allow evil to exist, and out of it produce good (ST I, q.2, a.3).”Like I said, it is not an emotionally satisfying answer. We long for justice and peace. And we want it now. In our fallen world, it can be easy to give in to despair. But we are called to trust in the infinite goodness of God. If He allows evil to exist, then He will produce a good out of it, though we may not see it in this lifetime. If He allows evil to exist, then His justice will be made perfect in the end. As St. Paul teaches us:“We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose (Rom 8:28).”Redemptive SufferingAnd as I have already mentioned: God not only knows of our suffering but He also fully cares. We can see this on full display in the apparent triumph of evil, pain, and suffering on Good Friday. On the Cross, the Son of God died for love of you and me. If we were there on Calvary's hill, we would be justified to some extent to question God's wisdom or His omnipotence. For the Apostles, this dark day seemed like the end. How could a good possibly come from all this suffering, misery, and death? Even the demons thought that they had won a great victory. But the story did not end on Friday. On Easter Sunday, Jesus Christ burst forth from the tomb, the one who died who dies no more. Our God knows the way through suffering and death to eternal life.As the Catechism puts it: “By his passion and death on the cross Christ has given a new meaning to suffering: it can henceforth configure us to him and unite us with his redemptive passion (CCC 1505).” In moments of affliction, suffering, and pain, we can offer these experiences as prayers when we unite them to the perfect Cross of Christ. Our sufferings then are transformed into grace for ourselves and others. We can “offer up” our sufferings for others, and it can even bring us spiritual healing and peace. Taking the Long PerspectiveHuman suffering is real and persistent. We all suffer. In this valley of the shadow of death, we do not see the full picture. In our limited human perspective, we do not even always see the good that God works in spite of evil. Nonetheless, the merits of Christ on the Cross continue to flow as grace to us through the Sacraments. And so, we hold fast to the truth of the Catholic Faith. We trust in God, especially in the darkest times. Through consistent prayer and cooperation with grace, we intentionally unite our sufferings to the Cross and conform ourselves to the Savior. We rely on the intercession of the sorrowful and immaculate Heart of Mary who was pierced by accompanying her holy Son on the way of His Passion.May we contemplate and, by God's grace, eventually adopt the perspective of the great St. Teresa of Avila who said that:“In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.” This does not downplay the real pain of human suffering. But it helps us enter into the eternal viewpoint of Almighty Good, who knows and cares. Will Wright Catholic Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Will Wright Catholic Podcast at www.willwrightcatholic.com/subscribe

I wrote a letter to a friend a few years ago trying to answer the question “Why do bad things happen?” This is one of the most important questions any Christian will face in our modern world. We must have a Biblical answer which addresses the reasons this world is evil. Many others have done […] The post 055 – Why Do Bad Things Happen appeared first on Preacher Dad.

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Episode 150! Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? I have seen those who fold in these experiences, and I see others who lean into them, not alone, but strengthened in their resolve to recognize Christ in all occasions – the ordinary and the extraordinary. I have seen it before in my lifetime when it appears that someone or some folks are dealt more than they can handle, and it breaks our hearts for our Christian brethren.

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This week, Chris and Rich discuss the question, "If God is real then why do bad things happen?" Many people ask this question loaded with presuppositions, chief among them the idea that we deserve something good from God. Christians should be prepared to respond to those presuppositions biblically. Show Links: STTK Article: If God is Real, Why is Your Life So Hard? Voddie Baucham Video: If God is So Powerful and So Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? John MacArthur: Why Does God Allow So Much Suffering? Find Forgiveness in Christ  

Scars (Part 2) | If God Is So Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? [FULL SERMON] Description: If you've ever been through loss, suffering, or seasons of confusion, you've likely asked, “If God is so good, why do bad things happen?” HOW SHOULD WE LOOK AT SUFFERING? The Apostle Paul urged us to consider suffering in this life nothing compared to the glory to come. “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope…”—Romans 8:18-20 MAKING SENSE OF SUFFERING The Word of God helps us make sense of a world full of nonsense. Join Pastor Phil from Abundant Life as he answers tough questions such as… · Why is there so much suffering in today's world? · If God knew Adam would sin, why did He give him a choice? · Does pain and suffering mean God's plan of a perfect world is destroyed? · If God is good and evil exists, does that mean God is not all-powerful? · If God is all-powerful and evil exists, does that mean God is not good? We must remember that our questions do not intimate God. Our questions deconstruct practices and beliefs to determine their truthfulness. Our response is to assimilate the truth in faith and apply it to our lives. Join us as we ask tough questions and make sense of suffering in today's world. Don't forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Get additional resources for a Scars series study · Get the FREE Scars Bible Study to go with this sermon series: https://livingproof.co/how-god-redeem... · Get additional teaching to go with sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/

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