If yes, what is god's purpose to use evil.
Some say evil is used by God to create even greater good. Can you tell me how god use evil to create greater good?
2006-09-13 12:07:32 · 9 answers · asked by noname 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God created both good and evil and uses them for his purposes, anyone who has read the scriptures knows that.
There are lots and lots of examples but on is Joseph being thrown into the pit by his brothers and sold into slavery, so that he could wind up in egypt and save many alive through preparing for the 7 years of famine. (one of many examples)
2006-09-13 12:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by wisdom 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Many people seem to regard evil is a 'thing'... something that has some form of corporeal existence in the physical universe. In that sense, evil does NOT exist.
Evil 'exists' only as an abstract concept... one that is 'dualistic' in nature. 'Evil' cannot 'exist' without 'good'. They are the two sides of the same coin, in the Yin/Yang sense. One cannot 'exist' without the other; neither can be defined or described except in terms of the other.
Good/evil is further abstracted in the sense that it represents a 'judgement'... not a 'thing'. As a judgement, good/evil is wholly subjective, since it relies entirely upon the 'criteria' that is employed in making the judgement.
So, the real issue is not good/evil per se... rather it is the criteria that people use in making their judgements of good/evil.
Since we are pretty much all wired the same, and share pretty much the same cultural values in a larger sense, we usually find ourselves on common ground when we judge questions such as "Was Hitler evil?", since we can agree on the criteria. However, we should realize that if Hitler had been asked the question "Are you evil?", he most certainly would have been thoroughly offended by the very idea. According to HIS criteria, he would have seen his actions as good, for his people and for 'The Fatherland'.
When we get down to subtler questions, where someone's 'criteria' might depend upon interpretation of a particular bible verse, for example, these kinds of judgements can get a little stickier.
Remember, though... it's not really about good/evil, it's really about criteria... which ultimately comes down to one's moral compass.
2006-09-13 12:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evil came when Satan and his angels warred against God and his angels. Satan lost and was sent to hell.
Evil came onto this earth by the deception of Eve by Satan.
God does not use evil to make a greater good!
God is not so manipulative and mean to do such a thing.
However, overcoming evil with good/God does bring forth character and a deeper love for God and his best.
2006-09-13 12:17:05 · answer #3 · answered by mailatac 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
God did not create evil, however out of every evil there comes a good yes, that is accurate.
2006-09-13 12:09:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
God never uses evil, He only creates good. Satan creates Evil, God changes it into good. Joseph in the old testament was sold into slavery by His brothers, but God turned it into good and Joseph became the 2nd highest leader of all of Egypt.
2006-09-13 12:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by malsvb6 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
God (if you believe in the Christian God) created EVERYTHING, evil included, that's why they say he gave us free will. Just think of it as started an experiment and sitting back on your lazy boy and watching everything unfold, simply to be entertained.
2006-09-13 12:09:51 · answer #6 · answered by rewqfdsavxczrewqfdsavxcz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God took the evil that happened to his sinless son Jesus and is using his death to save all who trust in him. He also uses our past evil deeds to give us an understanding and humbleness for others who are behaving evil. God loves us all but we as christians should not feel as if they are better than those who behave evil because he forgave us from our evil and we need to continue to ask for his forgiveness. Only God can bring good out of evil.
2006-09-13 12:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by handsomeworshipper 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"Evil" is nothing more than a lack of understanding, a lack of knowledge. When put in motion, "evil" invites knowledge and awareness. "Evil" is a void; knowledge fills the void. "Evil" is a darkness; understanding, compassion and knowledge are the light that changes darkness into light and "evil" into wisdom.
2006-09-13 12:24:02 · answer #8 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
we create our own evil
2006-09-13 12:09:18 · answer #9 · answered by Fabulous, young and broke! 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋