Why Would God Allow Evil and Suffering?

Unfortunately, I don’t think you and I will ever really understand on this side of heaven why bad things happen. In 1 Cor. 13:12, Paul says, “For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, as I am fully known.” He’s talking about our perspective and our perception of the world, and he tells us that today we’re trying to see clearly and understand the big picture, but we can’t because right now, it’s like we’re living in a fog. Today is a foggy day, and we can’t see anything clearly. But there’s coming a day when our questions will be answered…a day when we’ll be able to clearly see why. But for now, we’ve got to keep moving forward by faith and learn how to navigate the fog. So in the meantime, there are a few truths that God gives us in His Word that can help us move forward in the fog.