Don't Blame God.

     The question is often asked, "How can a loving God allow suffering to exist in the world?" When faced with suffering and death, through sickness, or as the result of the actions of another, many tend to put the blame on God.
     The truth is God created the world in perfection. He created, and called it good (Gen 1:10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31).

     God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning, the sixth day.
                               Genesis 1:31 NASB

     The blame cannot be placed upon God, it falls upon us, sinful mankind. The bible tells us that death entered the world through sin. When Adam and Eve disobeyed the command of The Lord, sin entered the world, bringing death with it, not only are Adam and Eve responsible however, as we all have sinned. We are all guilty of disobedience to God's law (Romans 5:12).
     This is where sickness and disease have their source. They have entered the world as a result of sin, rebellion against God. Look at all the atrocities that have been committed by wicked men. Their actions are sinful. The hatred that selfish men hold in their hearts for one another leads to thefts and murders, and all of the other evils that we see men commit against one another. Don't blame God. We are the ones who sin, who commit horrible acts that bring pain and suffering to another human being.
     The bible also tells us that one day death will be swallowed up (Isaiah 25:7-8; 1 Cor 15:54-55; Rev 21:4). He will wipe away every tear, sorrow will be gone, there will be no more grief or mourning. all things will be made new (Rev 21:5). That is a wonderful promise for all those who through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ are born again into the kingdom of God.
     It will not fare so well for those who persist in their hardened unbelief however. For those who continue unrepentant, in their sin, they will face a fiery judgment, as all that would defile God's kingdom will someday be removed for all eternity. Nothing unclean or impure will enter to stain it. There will be no more evils committed by wicked men to bring grief and sorrow into what God has created as good and perfect (Rev 20:11-15, 21:8, 27,).
     Jesus tells us that those who wash their robes are blessed. They alone have the right to the tree of life, and may enter the city. Everyone else will be kept out (Rev 22:14-15).
     God looks down at the suffering and pain that we now see in the world, and His heart grieves for His creation. He is filled with sorrow as he sees the atrocities, He feels the pain of the hurting. Don't blame God for what His fallen creation has brought into the world. He will make all things right. His own, will live in His presence forever in fullness of joy. The wicked will face everlasting torment, by the just sentence of the holy God.