Biblical Answer

Why Does God Allow Cancer to Exist?

The question of why God allows cancer to exist is a complex and deeply personal one that has puzzled many believers and non-believers alike. It is natural to wonder why a loving and all-powerful God would permit such suffering and pain. However, as the provided text suggests, we must be careful not to question God's motives or character based on our circumstances. God's ways are not our ways, and His purposes often transcend our limited understanding (Isaiah 55:8-9).

From a biblical perspective, cancer is a medical condition with physical causes, but it is also a reminder that we live in a fallen world where sin and suffering are a reality (Romans 8:22-23). While it is impossible to provide a definitive answer to why God allows cancer to exist, we can say that He uses it to achieve His purposes and to bring about a higher good. For example, the suffering of Job, a righteous man, was used by God to demonstrate His sovereignty and to show that even in the midst of suffering, we can have faith and trust in God (Job 1:1-2:13). Similarly, the cancer of wickedness that threatened to destroy Israel was used by God to bring about judgment and to remind His people of their need to obey Him (Deuteronomy 7:1-6; 20:18).

Ultimately, the question of why God allows cancer to exist is a mystery that may not be fully understood in this life. However, we can trust that God is working all things together for our good, even when we do not see it (Romans 8:28). We can also trust that God's purposes are not defeated by our suffering, but are instead used to bring about a greater good. As the text suggests, God's sovereignty and goodness are not diminished by our circumstances, but are instead revealed in the midst of them. Therefore, even in the face of cancer, we can have faith and trust in God, knowing that He is working all things together for our good. I

need to obey Yahweh, who indeed is God of the whole earth. And God takes his duties seriously! Israel is warned that failure to remove this cancer of wickedness would eventually bring her own infection and judgment (Deut. 7:1-6; 20:18).

*Note: The use of the word "dunmmed" is a typographical error. The correct word is "damned". However, it should be noted that the text is quoting a Pantheist's response and using their language, not endorsing it.