Why Is There Suffering? Many see the work of evil,with its woe and desolation,and question how this can exist under the sovereignty of One who is infinite in wisdom,power,and love.Those who are disposed to doubt seize upon this as an excuse for rejecting the words of Holy Writ.Tradition and misinterpretation have obscured the teaching of the Bible concerning the character of God,the nature of His government and the principles of His dealing with sin. It is impossible to explain the origin of sin so as to give a reason for its existence.Yet enough may be understood concering the origin and final disposition of sin to make fully manifest the justice and benevolence of God.God was in no wise responsible for sin; there was no arbitrary withdrawal of divine grace, no deficiency in the divine government, that gave occasion for rebellion. Sin is an intruder for whose presence no reason can be given.To excuse it is to defend it. Could excuse for it be found, it would cease to be sin. Sin is the outworking of a principle at war with the law of love,which is the foundation of the divine govenment. Before the entrance of evil there was peace and joy thoughout the universe.Love for God was supreme, love for one another impartial.
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