Why Does God Allow Evil and Suffering?

 

How can we choose God as our Ruler?

We can choose God as our Ruler by seeking out and practicing true worship based on God's Word, the Bible.  (John 4:23) We can reject Satan as our ruler by keeping out of politics and war, as Jesus did. -Read JOHN 17:14.

Satan uses his power to promote immoral, harmful practices. When we reject such practices, some friends and relatives may ridicule or oppose us.  (1 Peter 4:3, 4) So we face choice. Will we associate with people who love God? Will we obey his wise and loving laws?  If we do, we prove that Satan lied when he claimed that under pressure no one would do as God says. - Read 1 CORINTHIANS 6:9, 10;15:33.

God's love for mankind guarantees that evil and suffering will end. Those who demonstrate that they believe this will enjoy life on earth forever. Read JOHN 3:16.

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