The question goes beyond philosophy — it touches the soul: If God has unlimited power, why doesn’t He stop evil?
Mass shootings. Genocide. Child trafficking. Betrayal. Violence. Cancer. If God really has the power to stop these things — why doesn’t He?
Let’s examine this through the lens of God’s Word, not our opinions.
Yes — God Can Stop Evil. But He Has Chosen a Higher Plan.
God is not lacking in strength. The Bible is clear:
“For with God nothing will be impossible.”
— Luke 1:37, NKJV
“Our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases.”
— Psalm 115:3, NKJV
So the issue is not God’s ability, but rather His wisdom in allowing evil for a time — with a purpose greater than we can fully grasp.
God Created Humanity with Free Will — And Evil Is a Result of That Freedom
Love requires choice. If God forced everyone to obey, love, and do good, we’d be robots — not people. In giving us free will, God allowed for the possibility of evil.
“See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil…”
— Deuteronomy 30:15, NKJV
“The Lord has made man upright, but they have sought out many schemes.”
— Ecclesiastes 7:29, NKJV
Much of the evil in the world — murder, hatred, greed, abuse — is the result of human choices, not God’s failure.
God Has Already Intervened Against Evil — Through the Cross
God didn’t just sit back and watch evil unfold. He entered into it. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to conquer evil at its root: sin.
“He appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.”
— Hebrews 9:26, NKJV
“For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.”
— 1 John 3:8, NKJV
At the cross, God showed He hates evil, He judges evil, and He’s not indifferent to suffering.
God Is Currently Restraining Evil More Than We Know
We often ask why God doesn’t do more, but we fail to see what He’s already holding back.
“The mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.”
— 2 Thessalonians 2:7, NKJV
There is evil we don’t see — disasters avoided, hearts softened, people spared. God is already acting, though we often miss it.
God Will Ultimately and Completely Defeat All Evil — Just Not Yet
God has promised to eliminate evil entirely. But not on our timeline. His patience has a purpose: repentance.
“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise… but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.”
— 2 Peter 3:9, NKJV
Evil is on borrowed time.
“Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire.”
— Revelation 20:14, NKJV
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes… There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
— Revelation 21:4, NKJV
Justice is coming. And it will be final.
God Can Even Use Evil for Good
This doesn’t mean God causes evil — but He does use it. He turns what the enemy meant for harm into something redemptive.
“But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good…”
— Genesis 50:20, NKJV
“All things work together for good to those who love God…”
— Romans 8:28, NKJV
God doesn’t waste pain. He uses it to sharpen character, expose sin, stir repentance, and ultimately glorify His name.
Evil Is a Sign We Need God — Not a Reason to Reject Him
Ironically, if evil didn’t exist, most of us wouldn’t cry out to God. Evil is not an argument against God — it’s a cry for Him.
“When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
— Psalm 61:2, NKJV
Every injustice we see, every ache we feel — they point us to a world that needs saving.
And that’s exactly what God has promised.
Final Thought
God could stop evil instantly — but He would also stop free will, human history, and the opportunity for salvation.
Instead, He is patient. He has already acted. And He will act again. Evil has an expiration date — and Christ has already won the victory.
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
— Romans 12:21, NKJV
Written by Jeyran Main
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