Evil is something we all see and experience in different ways. Sometimes, we wonder, “Why is there so much evil in the world?” or “If God is good, why does He let bad things happen?” It’s a tough question, and the truth is, evil exists because of human choices, spiritual battles, and the brokenness of the world. But even in the midst of darkness, there is hope, and we can choose to be part of the good.
Jeremiah 17:9, “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?”
This reminds us that people have the ability to do both good and bad. God gave us free will the power to choose. But too often, people choose greed, selfishness, and pride over love and kindness. That’s why we see things like war, corruption, and crime. Instead of helping others, many people only think about themselves, and that causes suffering.
Another reason evil exists is because of the devil. Whether we realize it or not, there are forces working against good in this world.
1 Peter 5:8 warns us, “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”
Satan wants to spread hate, confusion, and sin. That’s why we need to stay close to God, pray for strength, and surround ourselves with people who encourage us to do what’s right.
But here’s the good news: evil doesn’t have to win. God has given us the power to overcome darkness with light. Every day, we have a choice to spread love, kindness, and forgiveness or to add to the pain in the world. It’s not always easy, but small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
In the end, evil reminds us how much we need God. Life is hard, and sometimes it feels unfair, but we can trust that God sees everything and has a plan. One day, He will make things right.
Revelation 21:4 “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”
Until that day, let’s do our best to bring goodness into the world, no matter how much darkness we see around us.