Can God Be Good If Suffering Exists?

Yes! Without the possibility of evil existing, good would not be able to exist in the world. Although evil must have the potential to exist, it only actually exists as long we continue to perpetuate it. And since God is a free being, we would not truly be created in God’s image if we weren’t likewise free, having the ability to choose good or evil. Although evil is allowed to temporarily exist, God is patiently waiting for us to stop perpetuating it and instead to return to His very good way of love. He is doing His part by saving us by grace. Are we doing ours?

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