WHY DOES GOD PERMIT SUFFERING?

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Knowing the issue involved, on whose side will you stand?  Will you prove by your actions that you are a loyal supporter of Jehovah? Since Satan knows that his time is short, he will do all he can to vent his wrath on those who want to keep integrity to God.  (Revelation 12:12)   But you can look to God for help because "Jehovah knows how to deliver people of godly devotion out of trial."  (2 Peter 2:9) He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, and he will make the way out so that you are able to endure temptations. -1 Corinthians 10:13.

Confidently, let us look forward to the time when the King Jesus Christ will take action against Satan and all who follow him.  (Revelation 20:1-3) Jesus will do away will all those who share responsibility for the woes and turmoil that mankind has suffered. Until that time, one especially painful form of suffering is the loss of our loved ones in death. Read the next chapter to find out what happens to them.

Next time: CHAPTER NINE: WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR DEAD LOVE ONES? 

From the book: KNOWLEDGE That Leads to Everlasting Life