If God cares so much, why do so many good people suffer each and every day?

Answer 1

I would like to site an articel that wil answer your question......

"Why is there suffering? That proves there is no ‘loving’ God."

Study the soil for a moment. It naturally produces weeds. No one plants them; no one waters them. They even stubbornly push through cracks of a dry sidewalk. Millions of useless weeds sprout like there’s no tomorrow, strangling our crops and ruining our lawns. Pull them out by the roots, and there will be more tomorrow. They are nothing but a curse!

Consider how much of the earth is uninhabitable. There are millions of square miles of barren deserts in Africa and other parts of the world. Most of Australia is nothing but miles and miles of useless desolate land. Not only that, but the earth is constantly shaken with massive earthquakes. Its shores are lashed with hurricanes; tornadoes rip through creation with incredible fury; devastating floods soak the land; and terrible droughts parch the soil. Sharks, tigers, lions, snakes, spiders, and disease-carrying mosquitoes attack humanity and suck its life’s blood.

The earth’s inhabitants are afflicted with disease, pain, suffering, and death. Think of how many people are plagued with cancer, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, emphysema, Parkinson’s, and a number of other debilitating illnesses. Consider all the children with leukemia, or people born with crippling diseases or without the mental capability to even feed themselves. All these things should convince thinking minds that something is radically wrong. Did God blow it when He created humanity? What sort of tyrant must our Creator be if this was His master plan?

Sadly, many use the issue of suffering as an excuse to reject any thought of God, when its existence is the very reason we should accept Him. Suffering stands as terrible testimony to the truth of the explanation given by the Word of God. But how can we know that the Bible is true? Simply by studying the prophecies of Matthew 24, Luke 21, and 2 Timothy 3. A few minutes of openhearted inspection will convince any honest skeptic that this is no ordinary book. It is the supernatural testament of our Creator about why there is suffering...and what we can do about it.

The Bible tells us that God cursed the earth because of Adam’s transgression. Weeds are a curse. So is disease. Sin and suffering cannot be separated. The Scriptures inform us that we live in a fallen creation. In the beginning, God created man perfect, and he lived in a perfect world without suffering. It was heaven on earth. When sin came into the world, death and misery came with it. Those who understand the message of Holy Scripture eagerly await a new heaven and a new earth "wherein dwells righteous-ness." In that coming Kingdom there will be no more pain, suffering, disease, or death. We are told that no eye has ever seen, nor has any ear heard, neither has any man’s mind ever imagined the wonderful things that God has in store for those who love Him (1 Corinthians 2:9).

Think for a moment what it would be like if food grew with the fervor of weeds. Consider how wonderful it would be if the deserts became incredibly fertile, if creation stopped devouring humanity. Imagine if the weather worked for us instead of against us, if disease completely disappeared, if pain was a thing of the past, if death was no more.

The dilemma is that we are like a child whose insatiable appetite for chocolate has caused his face to break out with ugly sores. He looks in the mirror and sees a sight that makes him depressed. But instead of giving up his beloved chocolate, he consoles himself by stuffing more into his mouth. Yet, the source of his pleasure is actually the cause of his suffering. The whole face of the earth is nothing but ugly sores of suffering. Everywhere we look we see unspeakable pain. But instead of believing God’s explanation and asking Him to forgive us and change our appetite, we run deeper into sin’s sweet embrace. There we find solace in its temporal pleasures, thus intensifying our pain, both in this life and in the life to come.

Answer 2

Hi there... the answer to your question is simple...
God tests those he loves... He tests them to reward them more... When a person comes through these tests through flying colours, he comes nearer to God. Just like a teacher and his favourite student... A teacher will put a good student through more tests to make him more eligible and shape him up into a thoroughly eligible candidate for a big exam...
So, those people who think they are constantly suffering, should be happy somewhere inside and think that God loves him and he is close to God.. hence the testing... God always has a good plan for his believers, behind everything.

Peace...

Answer 3

Our world is not perfect and the suffering suffer for God! There is a saying in the Bible "Suffer little children to come unto me "

Answer 4

At times God uses the suffering to bring that person closer to him.

Answer 5

When God originally created humankind, life was perfect: no disease, hunger, crime, or hatred. Then, sin entered into the hearts of men and society inherited the tendency to be sinful itself. We all have this sin nature, even the "best" of us.

The fact that there is suffering in the earth proves how far humanity has distanced itself from God. If we were all reconciled back to Him, the earth and humanity would again be perfect and there would be no suffering. It's just that simple.

Answer 6

I will only suffer once.
This life is the opportunity for me to use God's word and prayer to handle my situations.
Suffering came to the world through sin.
God found a way to deal with sin and reconcile us with Him.
God gave his Son as a substitute for us.
There can be great blessing and happiness in times of disaster.
I know suffering.I used to hate God because of all the horrible things that happened in my childhood.
An-exAntichrist.
Peace out.

Answer 7

I like what Suzanne said. Also sometimes the suffering can accomplish something to glorify God.

Answer 8

free will, god does not cause the pain and suffering people do

Answer 9

Because Jesus suffered and died for us. We are not better than Him are we?