What Does the Bible Say About Natural Disasters? -Continue

Bible verses to comfort victims of natural disasters

Genesis 18:25: "It is unthinkable that [God] would act in this manner by putting the righteous man to death with the wicked one . . . Will the judge of all the earth not do what is right?" 

Meaning: God always does what is right; he is not to blame when good people die because of natural disasters. 

Psalm 46:1, 2:  "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress. That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes a change." 

Meaning: No matter what may happen around us, God is a reliable Source of strength. 

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