WHY DOES GOD PERMIT SUFFERING?

Conclusion of WHAT HAS BEEN PROVED?

God's permission of wickedness and suffering has also proved that Satan has not been able to turn all mankind away from Jehovah. History shows that there have always been individuals who have remained faithful to God no matter what temptations  or adversities were brought upon them. Over the centuries, Jehovah's  power has been manifested  in behalf of his servants, and his name has been declared in all the earth.  (Exodus 9:16; 1 Samuel 12:22)  Hebrews chapter 11 tells us about a long line of faithful ones, including Abel, Enoch, Abraham, Noah, and Moses.  Hebrews 12:1 calls them  'a great cloud of witnesses.' They were example of unwavering faith in Jehovah. In modern times too, many have given their lives in unbreakable integrity to God. By their faith and love, such individuals prove conclusively that Satan cannot turn all humans against God.  

Finally, Jehovah's allowing wickedness and suffering to continue has provided proof that only Jehovah the Creator, has the ability and the right to rule over mankind for their eternal blessing and happiness.   For centuries, mankind has tried many forms of government. But what has been the result?  The complex problems and crisis facing the nations today are ample evidence that truly, as the bible points out, "man has dominated man to his injury."  (Ecclesiastes 8:9) Only Jehovah can come to our rescue and fulfill his original purpose. How will he do this, and when?

Right after Adam and Eve fell victim to Satan's scheme, God announced His purpose  regarding a means of salvation.  This is what Jehovah proclaimed regarding Satan:  "I shall put enmity between you and the woman and between your seed and her seed.He will bruise you in the head and you will bruise him in the heel." (Genesis 3;15)  That proclamation guaranteed That the Devil would not be allowed to do his evil deeds forever. As the King of the Messianic Kingdom, the promised Seed, Jesus Christ, will "bruise Satan in the  head.' Yes, "shortly," Jesus will crush the rebel Satan! - Romans 16:20.  

Next time:  WHY DOES GOD PERMIT SUFFERING?/WHAT WILL YOU DO?

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