I can't know the why of any particular person's suffering anymore than anyone else can, but as for the prosperity of the wicked, I have always loved the following great line: if you want to know what God thinks of money, look who he gives it to.
Scott, Thank you for your thoughtful teaching. Could I send you a cppy of my small book on this topic, The Blessings of Consequences? It was a series of Substack articles in 2024 originally.
Our church in Phoenix just addressed this same question last Sunday. It is an important question and I really appreciate your thoughtful perspective Scott. The analogy of your daughter's broken arm was a good one. Sometimes we need to experience the pain of loss, an illness, or other tragedy to fully understand how God uses those times for good. Thanks! (Jeffrey's uncle Dave)
This is a well written article that is persuasively presented.
Christian theologians have been trying to make sense of this thorny problem for hundreds of years.
How do you solve this seeming impossible contradiction: God is love. God is sovereign. Evil exists.
I have my own views on how to handle this contradiction, but it’s not my place to articulate them here.
This thorny problem is not likely to end anytime soon in the Christian community, and will continue to provoke essays, articles, and books, in an effort to resolve this problem.
I can't know the why of any particular person's suffering anymore than anyone else can, but as for the prosperity of the wicked, I have always loved the following great line: if you want to know what God thinks of money, look who he gives it to.
Scott, Thank you for your thoughtful teaching. Could I send you a cppy of my small book on this topic, The Blessings of Consequences? It was a series of Substack articles in 2024 originally.
Sure! Directly respond to any of my Substack emails and I will give you my address. Thanks so much!
Our church in Phoenix just addressed this same question last Sunday. It is an important question and I really appreciate your thoughtful perspective Scott. The analogy of your daughter's broken arm was a good one. Sometimes we need to experience the pain of loss, an illness, or other tragedy to fully understand how God uses those times for good. Thanks! (Jeffrey's uncle Dave)
Thanks for engaging, Dave!
This is a well written article that is persuasively presented.
Christian theologians have been trying to make sense of this thorny problem for hundreds of years.
How do you solve this seeming impossible contradiction: God is love. God is sovereign. Evil exists.
I have my own views on how to handle this contradiction, but it’s not my place to articulate them here.
This thorny problem is not likely to end anytime soon in the Christian community, and will continue to provoke essays, articles, and books, in an effort to resolve this problem.
Thanks for your comments, Jack
Thanks for taking time to consider and respond to my comment.
Fantastic article. Thank you for this.
Thank you, Devon!