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  • Essay / Why do bad things happen to good people? - 727

    Dr. David Jeremiah says: “One of the main issues we need to understand is that humanity is in a fallen state. Unfortunately, this is due to choices made in the garden over which we have no control. The Bible says, “It is in the heart of man to do evil.” » Therefore, the scriptures are given to us to guide and instruct us about morality and relationships. (Ecclesiastes 8:11) Time and Chance In Ecclesiastes 8:14, the Bible clearly states: “There are righteous people to whom it happens according to the work of the wicked; there will still be evildoers to whom it will happen according to the work of the righteous. To paraphrase another verse from Ecclesiastes, in very simple terms, “it is not the speed of a runner that wins the race, nor his skill that wins him favor, nor the wealth of intelligent men, but “time and chance” happen to everyone. 'So, I don't think the question is "why do bad things happen to good people?" » I think the questions are: "What should I do in this situation?" or “How can I react or respond to this tragedy?” » 'What is God using this situation to say?