Why God lets bad things happen

This blog is a landing article for social media readers.  It only has excerpts of the full FAQs on this topic.
https://whatsgoddoing.com/faqs/the-6-year-old-picture-story/
https://whatsgoddoing.com/faqs/why-does-god-allow-bad-things-to-happen/

Many people, including people that do not believe in Christianity, have said the 6-year-old picture story is the first time they have heard an explanation that makes sense for why a loving God would let bad things happen.  You are encouraged to read the linked pages above, but here are some key points:

  • Sometimes tough love is the best love.
  • Listening to and following wise advice leads to a better life.  Not doing so leads to problems.
  • Parents are looking at the whole life of their of their child.  Typically, the child is only looking at “now” and “me”.

Loving and wise parents understand that sometimes a child needs to go through a tough lesson to build good long term character.

Key concepts:

  • The child focuses on “now” while the loving and wise  parent sometimes sees “future character” as most important.
  • We see this life on earth as the child sees “now” while God is looking at our overall eternal life.
  • Like the child, we can experience a better “now” if we decide to trust our loving and wise Heavenly Father.

If nothing else, read the 6-year-old word picture linked above and the verses at the bottom of the FAQ on why God allows bad things to happen such as these (each is summarized):

  • Matthew 13:24-30:  This time on earth exposes our true heart
  • Romans 5:3-4:  Suffering produces endurance, character and hope
  • 2 Corinthians 7:9-10:  Godly grief produces repentance
  • Romans 8:28:  God works all things together for our good