Why is there evil in the world?

Tough question, but it can be answered. Think of it this way. Evil exists because God is good. If God were not good He would be evil. But He is goodness personified in it's most concentrated form. So it only stands to reason that God in His inherent goodness would allow some who are evil to go their wretched ways. It sobers us to think that some do not follow. Those not with Jesus are against Him. They do evil to the utmost. God causes some to turn from their evil and repent and believe. Just look in your own heart and you have a disadvantage. You are not as bad as you could be but you are bad enough to deserve hell. But If you are one of the called, your safety is assured, you will find your way to the celestial city. God has planned it that way. He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the day of Christ (Phil. 1:6). The Holy Spirit is the restrainer of evil. But in those who will not believe, evil runs amuck. We need the Lord Jesus Christ.

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