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How do we answer this question?

We live in a fallen world and must wrestle with the consequences of sin.

Suffering and evil come from the choices of man as a result of free will.

“Why is light given to him who is in misery, and life to the bitter in soul, who long for death, but it comes not, and dig for it more than for hidden treasures, who rejoice exceedingly and are glad when they find the grave? Job 3:20-22

Why is light given to a man whose way is hidden,     whom God has hedged in? For my sighing comes instead of my bread,     and my groanings are poured out like water. Job 3:23,24

For the thing that I fear comes upon me, and what I dread befalls me For the thing that I fear comes upon me,     and what I dread befalls me. I am not at ease, nor am I quiet; I have no rest, but trouble comes.” Job 3:25,26

“Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Am I the sea, or a sea monster,     that you set a guard over me? Job 7:11,12

When I say, ‘My bed will comfort me, my couch will ease my complaint,’ then you scare me with dreams and terrify me with visions, so that I would choose strangling and death rather than my bones. Job 7:13-15

I loathe my life; I would not live forever I loathe my life; I would not live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are a breath. What is man, that you make so much of him, and that you set your heart on him,  visit him every morning and test him every moment? Job 7:16-18

How long will you not look away from me, nor leave me alone till I swallow my spit? If I sin, what do I do to you, you watcher of mankind?     Why have you made me your mark? Why have I become a burden to you? Job 7:19,20

Why do you not pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity Why do you not pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity? For now I shall lie in the earth; you will seek me, but I shall not be.” Job 7:21

How did God explain evil and suffering to Job?

Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Dress for action like a man;     I will question you, and you make it known to me. Job 38:1-3

“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?     Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements— surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together     and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Job 38:4-7

““Or who shut in the sea with doors     when it burst out from the womb, when I made clouds its garment     and thick darkness its swaddling band, and prescribed limits for it     and set bars and doors, and said, ‘Thus far shall you come, and no farther, and here shall your proud waves be stayed’? Job 38:8-11

God never explains why He allows evil and suffering to Job.

We don’t know.

God doesn’t need us to defend Him or justify what He does or does not allow.

“I have heard many such things; miserable comforters are you all “I have heard many such things;     miserable comforters are you all. Shall windy words have an end?     Or what provokes you that you answer? Job 16:2,3

What words of comfort can we offer when the time is appropriate?

Remember my affliction and my wanderings, the wormwood and the gall Remember my affliction and my wanderings, the wormwood and the gall! My soul continually remembers it and is bowed down within me. But this I call to mind,     and therefore I have hope: Lamentations 3:19-21

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;     his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,     “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:22-24

I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. O Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol;     you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit. Psalm 30:1-3

Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:4,5

There is one act of evil for which we can be thankful.

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