Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Why do bad things happen to good people? It wasn't always this way.

In this episode, Val Brown interviews Bob Santos, founder of Search For Me Ministries, Inc.

In this conversation, Bob utilizes the Word of God to learn the source of evil and our pain and suffering because of it. He shares how to have a relationship with our loving Creator, who promised to turn all things for good to those who love Him. Resources mentioned in the episode:

Free download of E-books and a wealth of other Christian growth resources from Bob's website: https://sfme.org/⁠.

Must-Reads from the Word of God:

• Genesis, chapters 1-3
• Psalm 115:16
• 1 John 4:8
• 2 Timothy 3:12
• Jeremiah 29:11-13
• Isaiah 55:6-9
• Romans 8:28-29a
• Psalm 73

Episode Takeaways

1. God made mankind in His image to enjoy and have dominion over His creation.
2. Bad things happen to good people because we live in a fallen world.
3. We can find our true identity in God and His perspective of us.
4. God offers mercy, forgiveness, and the promise that He causes all things to work together for good for those who love Him.
5. Having a relationship with God and growing to spiritual maturity are essential for a fulfilling Christian life.
6. God uses ordinary people to accomplish His purposes and desires.
7. Seeking God's understanding and perspective reveals His goodness even in the most difficult circumstances.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:00 The Search for God

10:11 The Search for Identity

19:31 The Fall of Humanity

26:56 Reason 1: Living in a Fallen World

35:10 Reason 2: Fallen Creatures Do Fallen Things

44:13 Reason 3: Unwise Decisions

46:54 God's Mercy and Forgiveness

48:44 God Causes All Things to Work Together for Good

49:14 God's Promise to Work All Things for Good

51:19 Finding the Way Through Wilderness

53:09 Search for Me Ministries

54:31 Growing to Spiritual Maturity

54:56 The Importance of Relationship with God

55:57 Living a Mature Christian Life

56:14 Being Transparent and Vulnerable

57:52 Avoiding Hypocrisy and Setting a Positive Example

59:16 God's Use of Ordinary People

59:56 Seeking God's Understanding and Perspective

01:00:44 Gaining a New Perspective in God's Presence

01:04:32 Prayer for Healing and Understanding

01:06:22 Getting to Know God