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NASB | 2 Corinthians 12:7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me--to keep me from exalting myself! |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 12:7 Because of the surpassing greatness and extraordinary nature of the revelations [which I received from God], for this reason, to keep me from thinking of myself as important, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan, to torment and harass me--to keep me from exalting myself! [Job 2:6] |
Bible Question (short): Why does God "allows" suffering? |
Question (full): I am struggling with the question of why God allows suffering. I recently read a statement that God does NOT allow suffering, that God is not in control of this world, that Satan is in control and that he gained that control through the fall in Garden of Eden. I understand that it was never God's intention for man to experience suffering, that sin brings suffering and not only to the one who sins but often to innocent victims. For example, if a man chooses to sexually asault his daughter, she will suffer the consequences of his sin. I also understand that sin is not necessarily a single act, when we talk about sin bringing death and suffering we are often referring to sin in the plural. I guess one thing I don't understand is how Adam's sin gave Satan control of this world to Satan. (Adam had dominion over the trees, the animals, etc. I don't see where he ruled the world. Genesis 1:28-30) I am not saying he doesn't - the bible says that Satan is the ruler of this age - but how did Adam's sin give rule of this world to satan when Adam had rule over the fish and birds - not the world. I know I am missing something here - what is it? I need to understand why Satan is allowed to place such a wicked thing as sexual assault in a man's heart and an all powerful God will not stop it. I know it has something to do with choice, God gave man a free will and man can choose to sin and God will not violate that will. (by the way - where exactly is that found or is it just understood by Adams choice to transgress?) |
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