1 John 5:19 - Why do we suffer?
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Hey, it is good to find your home, in case you don't recall, my name's Francisco.
And I'm Shane.
Hello, Good to see you.
You two, in the last time we were here. We left the question, why do we suffer? Notice the answer that the Bible gives here, 1 John 5:19, Shane, will you please read that?
Sure, It says: We know that we originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.
Thank you, so according to this verse, who controls the world, is it a God or someone else?
Hmm, It says the wicked one. Does that mean the devil?
Yes, he's the real ruler of the world. Do you think we're seeing evidence of his rule in the world around us?
For sure, All of the crime and hatred that exists.
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Exactly, and in other parts of the Bible shows that Satan influence has led to sin and death for all mankind.
I've never heard that before, but it makes a lot of sense.
You're right, It does. So God doesn't cause her suffering, but he does care about it. Maybe next time we can discuss how God feels about her suffering. You may find out the answer addresses some of those nagging questions you had about God.
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