Timothy Maas Supporter Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army

There is unquestionably a great deal of evil and wickedness in today's world. However, ever since the original fall of humanity into sin as described in Genesis 3, no human (other than Jesus, due to the miraculous manner in which He was conceived) has lived (or has even been able to live) a completely sinless life. And, as noted by James in his epistle (James 2:10), the commission of one sin is equal in God's sight to breaking the totality of the Law. If God were to deal with sin in the manner described in the question, there would be no one left on earth.

The one hope for all of humanity is placing faith in Christ and His atoning sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin, which should also lead us to forgive those who sin against us in the same manner in which we have been forgiven (Matthew 6:12).

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Jeffrey Johnson Supporter

With all the evil in the world that's been going on lately, why doesn't God wipe out all the WICKED people?

God could, if He wants to, eliminate all wickedness - but what purpose would that serve? Yes, it would prove that God has great power, but what about a person's choice?

God offers people time to repent and change their ways due to His mercy and patience, allowing for free will. Some view enduring evil as a test of faith. 

On this thought, I always think about Egypt and how many Egyptians left Egypt with the nation of Israel when they left Egypt.

Additionally, God's patience, long-suffering, and mercy motivate Him to wait — He does not want anyone to perish.

Note 2nd Peter 3:9: Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance. Peter's words can help us to keep the proper perspective, reminding us that Jehovah's view of time is vastly different from that of humans. 

This period of time will also reveal the angles in heaven that show God, although very powerful, is also a God of love, allowing time for people to change. God wants people to be saved, but he does not force them to accept his provision for salvation.

We should not conclude that Jehovah is insensitive to any suffering that his servants may experience in the meantime. He is a God of "tender compassion," the personification of love. 1 John 4:8 - God is love.

God wants people to be saved, but he does not force them to accept his provision for salvation. Peter helps his readers to cultivate patience by reminding them why God often does not act immediately. Because "God is Love."

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