Why do good people die?
Question: Why do good people die of such things as cancer and AIDS? Answer: The reason is simple; sin is present in our world. It doesn’t always have to be my sin that causes me to suffer. The sins of others can bring suffering into my life. Also, just the fact that I live in a sinful world where things aren’t perfect and natural disasters happen and sickness like cancer occurs causes even good people to suffer. The teachers in Jesus’ day acted as if any suffering that someone faced was a direct result of their sin or their parents’ sin. Why does God allow the sinful world to continue? He could destroy it immediately but He would also have to destroy all those people who did not know Him. His desire is to wait as long as possible to give people the opportunity to come to know Him. While God is waiting, you and I, as believers, patiently live in a world which is surrounded by sin and hurt. God, in His grace, allows even the sin to bring growth and character into our lives. I don’t know
