Are You Disappointed in God?

DID GOD INTEND FOR PEOPLE TO SUFFER?

Regarding God, the Bible tells us:  "Perfect is his activity, for all his ways are justice.  A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; righteous and upright is he." (Deuteronomy 3:4) That being the case, is it consistent or even comprehensible that a God who is "righteous and upright" would intend for humans to suffer or that he would use calamities to punish or purify them? 

On the contrary, the Bible tells us:  "When under trial, let not one say: a"I am being tried by God.' For with evil things God cannot be tried, nor does he himself try anyone." (James 1:13)  In fact,  we learn from the Bible that God gave mankind a perfect start. He gave the first humans, Adam and Eve, a beautiful home, all of life's necessities, and meaningful work to do. God told them:  "Be fruitful and become many, fill the earth and subdue it."  (Note: But he also meant not to go crazy to fill it. Just enough to the point of being to afford it. Not to over populate it. Humans take things too far and too seriously at times)  Adam and Eve certainly had no reason to be disappointed in God. -Genesis 1:28. 

But today, living conditions are far from perfect. In fact, throughout history, mankind's plight has been severe. True to the description: "All creation keeps on groaning together and being in pain together until now." (Romans 8:22) What happened?  

Next time: Are You Disappointed in God? - WHY IS THERE SUFFERING?

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015