God the Father, Mentor's Guide, MG06

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b. His timing and methods have given some room for evil to exist until he determines its final end.

(1) The Lord sets boundaries on the suffering of evil, 2 Pet. 2.9.

(2) God employs evil to show forth his power, Rom. 9.22-24.

3. Since God is in charge of all things, how can human beings truly be responsible for their actions ?

a. Every person will bear their own burden for their choices, Rom. 9.19-21.

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b. God completes what is appointed for people based on their choice or rejection of his will.

(1) God’s purpose is not the reason people suffer, Gal. 6.7-8.

(2) You reap in kind, Job 4.8.

(3) The reward for our decisions is sure and certain, Prov. 11.18.

(4) Sow the breeze and reap the tornado, Hos. 8.7.

(5) Sow righteousness and you will reap the reward in kind, Hos. 10.12.

(6) Everyone will receive according to their works, Rom. 2.6-10.

III. Key Lessons in the Doctrine of God the Father Almighty as Preserver and Governor of All Things

The Doctrine of the providence of God refutes modern errors of philosophy and theology.