Biblical Answer

Why Does God Allow Sickness and Suffering?

When faced with sickness and suffering, it is natural to question why God allows such things to happen. Perhaps the most common misconception is that God only allows sickness and suffering because of sin. While it is true that sin has consequences, the relationship between sin and suffering is more complex than a simple cause-and-effect. The Bible teaches that God created the world and everything in it, including humans, with the intention of having a personal relationship with us (Genesis 1:26-27; Isaiah 43:7). However, sin entered the world when Adam and Eve disobeyed God's command, and as a result, humanity became separated from God and experienced suffering (Genesis 3).

Another misconception is that God only allows sickness and suffering because He is not loving or powerful enough to prevent it. However, the Bible teaches that God is love (1 John 4:8) and that He is all-powerful (Psalm 115:3). The problem is not that God is not loving or powerful enough, but rather that He is a God of justice who allows suffering as a consequence of sin. The Bible teaches that God is a God of justice who punishes sin (Isaiah 53:10), and suffering is a consequence of sin. However, God also uses suffering to bring about good in our lives. When we go through suffering, we have the opportunity to trust in God and to experience His love and comfort.

So, why did God make you sick? The answer is not always easy to understand, but it is often rooted in God's desire to bring about good in our lives. God can use sickness and suffering to draw us closer to Himself, to teach us valuable lessons, and to bring us to a place of dependence on Him. The Bible teaches that God is a God of redemption who can bring good out of evil (Genesis 50:20). When we are faced with sickness and suffering, we can trust that God is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). We can give thanks in all circumstances, knowing that God is sovereign and that He is working in our lives to bring about good. Ultimately, God's purpose for our lives is not to be free from suffering, but to be free from sin and to experience a deep and meaningful relationship with Him. As we go through suffering, we can trust that God is working to bring about good in our lives and that He will ultimately redeem us and bring us to a place of eternal joy and happiness.