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Thank the Good Lord #416 - November 26, 2006
Psalm 100:5 says, "The Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations." How is this possible? Disease, death and brokenness are pervasive. Why does God permit this evil? Either He does not have the power to prevent evil or He is not good. These are the only two alternatives. Wait a minute. There is another option to consider. The good God must have a good reason for the presence of evil in his creation.
What could be the good purposes for the presence of evil in the world? For one thing, we learn best by way of contrast. We know the nature of the good by seeing that which is evil. From the biblical perspective, the presence of evil substantiates the reality of sin. Sin, violation of God's standards for living, results in death. Disease is incipient death. In addition, the presence of evil undergirds the idea of the demonic in the Bible.
The presence of evil therefore highlights God's grace, mercy and love. It is good to see, understand and experience God's loving forgiveness through Christ. It is good to experience the grace of God turning our hearts from evil to good. It will be good to eternally celebrate the grace of God in heaven for overturning evil and manifesting His love and mercy. Truly, the Lord is good.
For a free audiotape on this subject, call 1-800-777-0389
email: [email protected]; or visit: Word for the Week
Psalm 100:5 says, "The Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations." How is this possible? Disease, death and brokenness are pervasive. Why does God permit this evil? Either He does not have the power to prevent evil or He is not good. These are the only two alternatives. Wait a minute. There is another option to consider. The good God must have a good reason for the presence of evil in his creation.
What could be the good purposes for the presence of evil in the world? For one thing, we learn best by way of contrast. We know the nature of the good by seeing that which is evil. From the biblical perspective, the presence of evil substantiates the reality of sin. Sin, violation of God's standards for living, results in death. Disease is incipient death. In addition, the presence of evil undergirds the idea of the demonic in the Bible.
The presence of evil therefore highlights God's grace, mercy and love. It is good to see, understand and experience God's loving forgiveness through Christ. It is good to experience the grace of God turning our hearts from evil to good. It will be good to eternally celebrate the grace of God in heaven for overturning evil and manifesting His love and mercy. Truly, the Lord is good.
For a free audiotape on this subject, call 1-800-777-0389
email: [email protected]; or visit: Word for the Week
