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The problem of evil Inconsistent triad - one of these must be false: God is omnipotent. God is good. Evil exists. If God is omnipotent, he’d be able to prevent evil. If God is good, he’d want to prevent evil. Yet, evil seems to exist.

Job God’s bet with Satan Job loses children,all possessions Job suffers disease Job’s wife urges a quick death

“Curse God and Die.”

“The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away “The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

“You must have sinned.” Job Protests his Innocence

Job remains faithful

God Answers Job from a Whirlwind

Resolution of job God lectures Job for daring to question him Job repents, acknowledges his ignorance God rewards Job with twice his previous wealth for his faithfulness

The Problem of Evil Why do bad things happen to good people? Explicit answer in Job Human Ignorance: We can’t hope to understand God’s reasons for what he does. We shouldn’t question God’s decisions, but simply trust and obey. Secondary/implied: Life is a test to see whether we will remain faithful to God.