Why do people blame God for evil? Does God tempt us with evil? Does he tempt sinful people with evil? Why does he allow people to sin? Why does he allow evil to exist at all?
When I read these types of questions about why people do what they do...I have to put my name in that spot..and then really get to the heart of it, if I feel that way or not.
So..does Amy blame God for evil? I don't think so. I KNOW who is in charge of evil in this world. Its not God. So then does God tempt me with evil...that is Satan's job. My "flesh" and sinful self can work with Satan more than not. I do have a choice. The Holy Spirit is there to assist me if I call on Him. Why does God allow me to sin, that's like asking why does God give me a choice! I wonder about that a lot. Could God have chosen to just contro me, like robot. Would I want that really? A relationship is what He desire with me and if I don't participate in that relationship than what is the value in it? Does God allow evil to exist? Unfortunately the plan we are living out does lead us through some pretty hard times, choice, and consequences. My goal is to sin less more and more and depend on and really UNDERSTAND how to live in the power I have...given to me by God through his Son to conquer the sin in my life. Does that sound like anyone else?