Lots of people ask me this question. Why do bad things happen to good people? Usually folks say their child ask them and they weren’t sure what to say. The first scripture that comes to my mind is always Matthew 5:45 NKJV “… for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” My second thought is to tell them the whole story of Adam and Eve. To tell them about how the deed to the earth was Adam’s and he handed it over to the devil. However, in my heart I realize they are usually hurting and need answers. I have found asking them questions works better. For me to assume anything and think I have the answers to their question has usually been wrong. Until they tell me I really do not know what they think or what they know or even how they feel. To ask questions and listen to them talk usually brings an entirely different set of questions up that need answers.
Whether you are a seasoned Christian that has read the bible over many times or still considering this Jesus when dealing with people asking questions is wise to make sure we understand what’s being asked before we let them know how smart we are.
Proverbs 18:17 NIV reads, “In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.”
James 1:19 “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,…”
One of the kindest things we can do is listen when others speak. To give another human being our time and attention is a gift. It is giving of our self to another in order to allow the other person to be heard. I encourage you to listen to someone today. Listen with no other motive except to allow the other person to be heard. Then pray for that person as you would have them pray for you. You will be amazed how much you will learn not just about others…but about yourself.
Whether you are a seasoned Christian that has read the bible over many times or still considering this Jesus when dealing with people asking questions is wise to make sure we understand what’s being asked before we let them know how smart we are.
Proverbs 18:17 NIV reads, “In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.”
James 1:19 “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,…”
One of the kindest things we can do is listen when others speak. To give another human being our time and attention is a gift. It is giving of our self to another in order to allow the other person to be heard. I encourage you to listen to someone today. Listen with no other motive except to allow the other person to be heard. Then pray for that person as you would have them pray for you. You will be amazed how much you will learn not just about others…but about yourself.
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