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1 | Doesn't it say that God would cause evil | 2 Sam 12:11 | charis | 15413 | ||
Dear RWC, I have been through this one before. My only question is, why would anynone, in their pursuit of God, want to *know* that God is the root cause of evil? What purpose is served, and how are we able to use this *knowledge* in our comission to preach the Gospel to all creation? Surely, the Holy Spirit within us speaks to our hearts that God is good! For me this is enough, and philosophical conjecture of the *source* of evil is moot, and indeed destructive of faith, our own and those around us. In my humble opinion. In Jesus, charis |
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2 | Doesn't it say that God would cause evil | 2 Sam 12:11 | RWC | 16460 | ||
Hi Charis, You write that you "have been through this one before." Did you come to some answers? How do you understand these two verses here? I did not raise this question for the sake of trying to stir up dissention or any other kind of trouble. I too am convinced that God is good. It is precisely because of this that I am really perplexed by this passage (and a couple of others that I have now encountered) and desire to understand. Simply ignoring passages of Scripture that I do not understand - and especially those that seem to contradict what I think I do understand already - is not an acceptable option for me. I'm sorry if my question has offended you, but I think it is a good question that desires consideration, even if I may not ever have a compete answer this side of heaven. If you have some insight into this that may be helpful to me (or others who are also reading this), it would be much appreciated. Have a good day. Bob |
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3 | Doesn't it say that God would cause evil | 2 Sam 12:11 | charis | 16474 | ||
Dear Bob, Greetings in Jesus' name! No, your question does not offend me. Unless belligerance or rebellion is behind it, I have not reason for offence. Since it is difficult to confirm the intent of your questions on the forum, I must give that to the Lord. So, you see, that is the root of my answer to you. What is your motive? Human curiosity can be untrusting, rebellious and-or belligerent toward God. Friend, I assure you that I do not 'ignore' difficult passages. Those that I do not understand I pursue, with patient study, and with observation of their role in the living church. Patience is the important key, in that some things are not revealed according to my time schedule. Also, balance is important. If the overwhelming majority of Scripture speaks of the goodness and justice of God, I have to say that evil or malice would contradict this. I am in no rush to 'categorize' every 'jot and tittle' of the Bible. What do I do with these two passages? Knowing that God is love, and God is just, I surmise that God 'allowed' evil, much like in the book of Job. God is not the 'Author of evil.' Speculation that God is 'playing both sides' of a game from heaven smacks of the Greek gods. Dwelling on these passages does not satisfy a 'spiritual itch,' but a 'fleshly itch.' And this, dear fellow, is my 'insight,' for what it is worth. I write it for all our forum colleagues. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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