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Why did God allow this to happen?
Answer:
As a pastor and a believer, I've grappled with this question many times. The truth is, we may never fully understand why God allows certain things to happen. But what we do know is that His ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). He is a God of love and freedom, and He desires a relationship with us that is based on choice, not coercion. Some may argue that God could have prevented certain events from occurring, but that would have undermined the very nature of free will that He has given us. By allowing us to make choices, even if they are wrong, God is giving us the opportunity to learn, to grow, and to come to a deeper understanding of His love and character. As the Bible says, "God is not a God of confusion but of peace" (1 Corinthians 14:33). He is not trying to confuse or deceive us, but rather to guide us towards a path of righteousness and redemption. Ultimately, the question of why God allows certain things to happen is a mystery that may be beyond our understanding. But what we can trust is that God is sovereign, wise, and loving, and that He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). As the apostle Peter writes, "Those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good" (1 Peter 4:19). In times of uncertainty and doubt, we must trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, and continue to obey His wise commands for our lives.
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