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Q2. (1:13-15) Why do people blame God for evil? I think it is our nature to want to find someone to shove blame off on. Most of the time, when we are faced with evil, it's because of our sinful nature. It's the enticing of our lusts that causes us to be drawn away by temptations, as James says. So while we are "petting" our lusts and spending the majority of our time defending our actions, it's much easier for the flesh to blame God for evil. That way, we don't have to accept our responsibility in the matter. Does God tempt us with evil? Very simple answer, no! How can God tempt you with something He has no part of? Does he tempt sinful people with evil? The only thing God does with sinful people is convict them by His precious Holy Spirit. Why does he allow people to sin? It's part of that free-will thing we talk about! God loved us enough to want us to be part of His Kingdom, but He also allowed us to make choices. Unfortunately, we allow our sinful flesh to make of the choices for us and that's what causes our problems. Why does he allow evil to exist at all? Because of the original sin made by Adam. Had Adam not sinned, we will still be in the Garden walking in the cool of the day with our God.