The Paris Terror Attacks: Understanding the Rise of Evil

The Paris Terror Attacks: Understanding the Rise of Evil

By Rev. Daniel Matthews, M.Div.

March 15, 2025 at 04:57 PM

Evil increases in the world due to humanity's choices and the influence of Satan, not because of God's actions. This troubling trend will eventually be stopped when God intervenes.

Mourners lighting candles at Paris memorial

Mourners lighting candles at Paris memorial

Why Does God Allow Evil?

  • God grieves at human suffering but allows free will
  • Humans chose to reject God's authority and determine good/evil themselves
  • This choice opened the door to Satan's influence
  • God doesn't cause evil but permits it so we learn from consequences

Satan's Role in Increasing Evil:

  • Deceives and influences humans toward destructive behaviors
  • Broadcasts attitudes of hate, pride, and jealousy
  • Works indirectly through willing human agents
  • Seeks to destroy humanity through violence and suffering

Why Evil Continues to Grow:

  • Society increasingly rejects God's moral standards
  • What God defines as evil is often called good
  • Self-centered attitudes and ideologies proliferate
  • Bible predicts "perilous times" of global stress

God's Promise to End Evil:

  • Evil will reach a climax before divine intervention
  • Many will finally turn to God for help
  • God will eliminate death, sorrow and pain
  • A world free from evil will be established

The solution lies in humanity choosing to follow God's way rather than determining good and evil for ourselves. While evil may increase temporarily, God promises to ultimately remove it and establish lasting peace.

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