Why does God allow evil, pain, and suffering? - Ask Dr. Stanley

God has the power to prevent suffering and calamity--so why does He allow it? Dr. Charles Stanley offers a biblical answer to this question.
In Touch Ministries, 2009. For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week's broadcast, go to www.intouch.org/watch

[@rokkstar5565]

I know by what I've been through in life ,It's better to grow through problems and pain with God on my side than without him

[@goranmilic442]

There is no rule above God that says God can teach people only through suffering, if he exists and really wants to, he can find a way to teach you everything you need to know without unnecessary suffering. So suffering only happens because God willingly choose suffering as a teaching method.

[@tianagadsden4843]

I ask the Holy Spirit to convict me daily and for Father GOD to press me daily. I can't live without GOD.

[@Linda-ud9lg]

I dont understand this, I didnt ask to live and im suffering because of it… I will never understand this

[@darkdiscreet]

I can relate strongly to this.​@@Linda-ud9lg

[@user-tq6ms4mk9x]

Charles Stanley was one of the best Pastor's ever. May He Rest In Peace!

[@hankpicard160]

I PRAY for the PAIN of this TERMINAL CANCER to go AWAY 🛐 In JESUS name~ AMEN✝️.

[@ElNene_Ochosiete]

I'm going through a lot of pain. I need you lord! Help me!

[@marshagreene7926]

DNL0513 HI, I will pray for you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻GOD be with you!!!

[@itsthegodinme1984]

Praying everything is better. You have people praying for you that you never met. But God is letting you know that he has his hands on you. Father God thanks for all that you are and all that you do. You sit high and look low. I pray that you bless this person in ways that they can only understand that you have helped them. Give them a testimonie that no one can explain away from you. I pray now even when its been two years from this post that this person gives an update like no other. In Jesus's name amen and amen and amen.

[@billiejoadams2891]

The lord gives you all the power in you. He loves you so much

[@evelynsierra2004]

Tough times are for tough people. God is trying to teach you something. The quicker you got it the quicker the pain will be over. Some red flags; toxic people... questionable Behavior... questionable habits. I hope this helps. One of the things that helps me is I isolate myself from the world. Be still and know that he is God.

[@angelfame8634]

Try to find the love of God, and let the spirit working inside your heart so that the pain will gone.. God bless..

[@israel3889]

I get angry. I start trying to find a remedy. I squirm in suffering. I'm learning to be still in suffering. God brings me peace amidst it and wisdom. I have been bitter. Please pray for me.

[@beccareul]

I’ve been in severe chronic pain for a long time now, and I think I’m a good Christian but when something like this happens it absolutely changes you, there is nowhere to turn but to God. So I have gone through not just physical pain but I’ve lost my job, my home, my fiancé and every single thing I owned. It’s been a long hard road but through it all I’ve learned forgiveness and patience, acceptance and all the bitterness that I once felt is gone . I know that the Lord is with me and he will bring me through this for his glory. So it has brought me so much closer to him and for that I’m grateful.

[@goranmilic442]

There is no rule above God that says God can teach people only through physical suffering, if he exists and really wants to, he can find a way to teach you everything you need to know without unnecessary suffering. So physical suffering only happens because God willingly choose suffering as a teaching method.

[@ZakariaBelhaj-bl9fb]

He can still do that without causing suffering

[@jodyel]

Been thru all that too and still here to tell the tale. He won't leave you or forsake you. God bless.

[@Happy-hc4se]

Becca I could use your wisdom. How do you remain faithful?

[@portias6691]

Gurl thank you for this, I just found out that I am pregnant, after being saved for 6 years, I first fell off my celibacy journey in 2022 and again this year and I am now pregnant. My situation is very hard coz my mom and lil sis are very narcissistic and I don’t earn enough money to move out

[@peaceuvmind]

God allows things for various reasons, but I’ve found that it’s mostly to strengthen your faith in Him.

[@JoshuaBagwell]

So true all my pain and suffering I went through everyone tells me to forget but I tell them I don't want to forget cause if I did I would not only be forgetting the pain but what I learned from it. I used what I learned to help others who are in pain.

[@InTouchMinistries]

Yes, God is love. He wants the best for us, so He might allow pain to lead us to His best. Just as a loving earthly parent disciplines a child to grow them up to maturity. God's loving mercy extends to those who by faith in Jesus Christ become children of God. Galatians 2:20 - "...The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Psalm 36:7 - "How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings."

[@catherinecrawford8445]

God is so good even in pain ...

[@dorismcgrath4611]

In Touch Ministries se

[@405boy4]

In Touch Ministries I totally agree with this posting: 100%..

[@FalconsWhiteSox]

In Touch Ministries I always say my best prayers after I mess up and sin or when I feel vulnerable. My weaknesses draw me closer to God.

[@jeepee8881]

In Touch Ministries

[@DarkArwen929]

Anything that draws me to God is good for me whether I like it or not. Good words to remember.

[@aalot6744]

I used to question God in my times of pain, suffering and temptations but now I know better. It all is in His hands. There's none to question Him for what He has done and what He will do. He knows me better than I know my self.

[@thelmaalvarez6991]

the best is yet to come.thank you Jesus for your words.

[@xoffie1]

Charles Stanley had a way of explaining everything that brings such immense comfort. His legacy of these videos is an asset; anyone in emotional or physical suffering can hear and understand this message - it’s a blessing

[@Godsgrace12345]

|My favorite Preacher such honesty and, dedicated to Christ!

[@lajuneenewbill3522]

Amen

[@shovakarki9089]

Mine too.💖💝

[@fritzvitalis1069]

Pastor I'm so happy I found you here your preaching touch my heart so greatly I'm a refugee here in Germany I came through the sea and I have always want to know God more I can't stop listening to your words may God continue to bless you with more Grace . Thank you Sir

[@gailhurst6255]

Lord I'm going to need your help today and every single day hour and second please help me

[@Christina_320]

In the moments of my deepest pain, is where I felt Gods deepest love. God bless everyone.

[@blakeponders3047]

That helps me, the "trust him part", im in great suffering and have forgot about just trusting him, thanks

[@giog2663]

Lord Jesus..I've been suffering for 1 yr now..Stomach pain and nausea..Lord show me what you want from me Father..I surrender my life to you Lord..In Jesus mighty name..Amen!!!🙏✝️

[@pspencer4096]

Amen🙏 I hope you are doing good now brother.. God bless you

[@martam518]

Check yourself if it's not a cancer. Lots of people start having stomack, back pain, nausea, fatigue, ...I'm praying you are healthy. But you should do all test, to make sure you are free of cancer. Pet scan, ct scan, blood test,,,,etc....doctor will know what tests to do...oncologist.

[@methatlovescats3602]

Psalm 30:19 reads, many of the afflictions of the righteous but God delivers them out of them all. Hallelujah Amen and Thank you Jesus!

[@cmr3194]

My pain and loss and suffering has made me a better person and brought me closer to God.

[@karlahemphill3414]

I went through some tremendous pain for 2 years. It was just horrible. Now I look back and had I not gone through the pain I would not be as happy as I am today. Thankyou Dr. Stanley for helping me to see that. Godbless you.

[@gc68jypsyladexsplora61]

no matter what pain im going threw my heart will always belong to Jesus as im suffering loads in pain stress cant sleep but i pray to God every day and i ask him have your way with me show me a way tell me what i need to do shine a light upon me amen daz uk england amen

[@j.a.2120]

Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death. 😇

[@oliviaedralin1436]

J. A. Amen

[@radiantrenee406]

That is just what I need right now...Im starving it now

[@CoolGuyDRE]

Amen

[@caidenh04]

Amen

[@ph9687]

Thank God for pastors like Charles Stanley.

[@demetriavassilaros2863]

Yes God allows pain and suffering to a woman I am caring for who is a woman of God. She was in the ministry for years. Went to Israel and Northern Ireland to minister. Now she is suffering with physical pain immensely. The Kird brought me to care for her for a reason. She brought me to the Lord while I was caring for her. And have been with her for six years now. The Lord brought me here. (Type over) sorry. I ask why often but know that where this woman will go next is a nursing home and I believe the Lord wants to use her there. She is a vessel to the Lord and is a true believer. As God speaks to her and is leading her to where she is needed to go. I want to thank you Dr. Stanley for your input on why we suffer. My life has completely turned around caring for her. I know He has a plan for both of us. Thank you. I believe. ❤️🙏🏻✝️

[@melissamuse7890]

Every heartache and every tear brought me closer to the Lord. He will love you through it. Amen.

[@sulbhadongre1049]

v true...last year in june we got the letter from my husband office that Dec wd be his last working day..We were so shattered for 3 days but amidst that Lord spoked with me that trust me I have something big for u...1..nd half year we trusted Lord..sometimes storms of doubt came but HOLY SPIRIT helped us to overcome nd resist that....nd Praise Lord for his faithfulness in dec ..my Husband got joining letter in same company..In another department.....Praise Lord. ..He turned our sufferings into great joy...Amen

[@chuck4abuck1]

Charlie you are gifted , thank u jesus for this man amen

[@heatherh.197]

Amen. I've been listing to him for 14+ years

[@Rollwithit699]

I'm always happier and more calm when I move closer to God. It's easy to set him aside in our fast-paced world, but if I just stop and listen or read my Bible, I feel the peace again. Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday, dear Lord. 🙏

[@purpleprincessang6812]

AMENNNN!!!!!!! JESUS IS LOVE NO MATTER WHAT! THANK YOU JESUS XO

[@chrischavez7956]

I'm greatful to GOD for you and I'm commenting cause you said it may help someone my unwise decisions put me twice in a place of dependency on to very hard to get free from medication. Ive seen GOD use it for good but have no idea when ill be free from this burden.pray for me brothers and sisters and ill do the same for you .thank you.

[@InTouchMinistries]

Matthew 12:31 (NASB) - "...any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven." This is the 'unpardonable sin'. Dr. Stanley explains this as denying Christ as the only way to heaven - believing you can ignore (blaspheme, slander) the Holy Spirit's conviction of your sin, call to repentance and faith in Jesus, supposing that you can earn salvation on your own merit.

[@williamnp7359]

So Jesus died only for 99% of sins?

[@FalconsWhiteSox]

In Touch Ministries I fall short of the glory of God. I call on Jesus to cover me with his blood.

[@chrissonofpear1384]

How do people know what the act is? And what if they blaspheme Numbers 11:19...

[@jean-micheldoumar5688]

That's true but also in the Bible when the High Priests and the Pharisees said that Jesus had an unclean Spirit. That is also blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Matt 12:24.

[@yellowdayz1800]

You forgot Suicide and claiming to be the Christ....

[@shawnj1843]

In short..I came to a end did not know what to do anymore, with my problems, Then on day it got real bad I came home to a notice on the door, I broke down and cried and then I felt God say give me your problems, so I took that notice folded it in half and I put it in my bible that means a lot to me, And I said God its in your hands..I prayed and then walk away from it..And I kid you not, God saved my home and gave me a great job... I love him and think him so much.... God protect this Earth and our children In your name I pray in Jesus Christ Amen

[@RabiaGhani1975]

I agree thank you Dr Charles. I love God he's a good God and even I'm on the borderline of cancer. I have learned more things about myself throughout all of this pain that I have ever learned through joy. God bless you all . In Jesus Christ name I pray for us all Amen

[@heatherh.197]

I have a lump I'm waiting for a CT scan coming up in 3 days. I know God is with me but I'm still afraid. Please pray for me. God bless you

[@googleuser6164]

I can refute his argument with the verse from the Bible.... "I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things."- Isaiah 45:7 God lets bad things happen in our lives on purpose.

[@pamelaogorman9964]

i have found great peace lisning to your words god bless you thank you so much 62 years old not good on computer

[@gabrieldayot4921]

Lord God, I need your healing, my tonsillitis and the emptiness I experience during these lockdowns. :(

[@b.goodfellow465]

I am in a difficult situation and must say I am a little afraid of my husband, common sense tells me to leave, but I am afraid of that too! Please pray for me!

[@stars1190]

update ?

[@heatherh.197]

Yes, update please. How has God worked this past year?

[@noskpain2792]

What is wrong?

[@richardromero2707]

I trust in you God, i have no legs and kidney failure please help me, I love you Lord

[@football_fanatic_Ethan]

God heal you in Jesus name!

[@richardromero2707]

@@football_fanatic_Ethan thank you

[@plagueboy1643]

Richard Romero Stay strong and Faithful!

[@tscarr11]

God bless & comfort you brother through all your trials.

[@heyman5911]

Thank you God you are still good and it will be forever. I'm greatful hearing pastor Charles speaking encouragement about the word of God... Thank you pastor Charles 😇

[@ishasingh3842]

I m suffering at the moment .very hard time.i have anemia I cant walk because I am fainting . now I every second I pray to god and respect my prents .oh god help me with this situation .

[@benmt424]

Hope you are doing okay isha.

[@thomasamare4568]

may god visit you I hope you are ok now

[@heatherh.197]

Hope you are well

[@yampana1245]

"anything that draws me to God is good for me whether I like it or not"

[@heatherh.197]

I need this reminder daily

[@arnavvacharyaa5597]

O Mercyful Lord.. I am sorry for not understanding the purpose of the pain and suffering. I questioned you. I am ashamed and sorry for my disbelief Jesus. Please forgive me Lord Jesus. Please don't forsake me. In the mighty name of Jesus I pray. Amen

[@awanishbarnwal9441]

Very nice message. It encourage me a lot to turn towards God. Praise the lord glory to him only.

[@pierremaignan4085]

We all go through lot of pain, give him praise and thanks for his glory! Because he knows, fear not!!!

[@tammypowell1368]

I WILL DO ANYTHING FOR THE GLORY OF GOD 💯 LIVING PROOF ✅ READY TO GO HOME FOREVER IN HEAVEN AND BE WITH MY JESUS ♥️

[@hector10908]

Thank you for this video! Right now I’m suffering from the coronavirus and been praying to the lord everyday asking for his forgiveness for being a sinner.

[@SuperIRONMAN66]

GOD is love...+

[@MichaelMosesHammer]

That answer does not offer any comfort to someone who is suffering. That's easy to say if your NOT suffering. In time though you will suffer. Then you will know how this poor woman feels. There is no answer Dear Deborah. We all suffer sooner or later. Jesus suffered greatly. I feel that is why we all have to suffer. We all " bear our cross, " so to speak. I feel God does love us even though we must suffer. I dont understand it. No man does. In the end, all will be made right. Keep your Faith.

[@EBUNNY2012]

But what is love? Do what you want regardless of consequences to self, others and one's dependents? Love is not love. Love is a lot of things but it is not wishy-washy.

[@gurusanthosh80]

Yes....amen

[@joshhawn3988]

That was very uplifting.

[@Maggie-em3ew]

Thanks God for this answer. Bless Pastor Stanley!

[@shannonrichmond3815]

Pastor Stanley thank you for this nugget! Your such a blessing to me and others.

[@AlwaysK2withD3]

Humility is important and sometimes loosing is a win if we can just stay humble and focused on God. Then wait on his leadership for true victory.

[@maribelmagana4297]

Amen GOD is good ❤ in only GOD I can trust in . thank you dr. Stanley and God bless you

[@calebjacobs7413]

Thank you Dr Stanley for spreading God's word.It's do true if we trust God He makes things better.Three years back after 30yrs of marriage my husband divorce me.He took everything from me.I was allowed only to take what belongs to me.Have no work because he didn't want me to work.He wanted me to depend on him.But with all i had to go through and in Covid God pick me up when i fall.He took me from that path even lose do much and still suffering and going through pain i trust only God because i know He has plans for my life.Please kerp me in your prayers i lost both my brothers at that time,my father 24yrs back and my Mom 10mnth ago.My youngest son is addicted my two other children both married go through hard times but i never stop praying for them.Even if satan using my children to get back at me God carries me and never leave me even in my suffering in the name ofJesus Amen🙏🙌🏼

[@skittlesrainbow4853]

Dr. Stanley you interpret the Bible in a comforting way. I always come to you when I need to hear the word and pray. I've been a follower for many years. Thank You and God Bless.

[@barbarajackson3901]

Lord, have Mercy!!!

[@johnsinnott2076]

Thank you 🙏 for all you do ☘️

[@RetroGames4K]

Thanks Charles Stanley for your sermons. You have the gift of wisdom. God Used you to touch my heart in many ways, and keeping listening to them helps me to continue in faith everytime I fell down. Really we need more preachers like you in these days.

[@pastordawitgirmaeshetu7337]

Man of GOD grace be with you message from GOD for me Thankyou for your encouragment

[@gloriagarcia7254]

Going into 3 years since being diagnosed with Bulbar ALS. It's progressing but I have experienced the strength to endure while I continue to trust Him and enjoy his fellowship.

[@WORRO]

Amen, and Thank You Sir. Praise the Lord 👍🏻

[@masterscaron]

God is always there for you! God is soooo good!!!!

[@nedaroshan4610]

Wow that is so true.there are times you 💯 sure if you were in a situation you resist it but when you actually are in the situation everything is different.what I’ve learned from my own life so far is The world is full of pain and suffering but the different is when you suffer for the good the impact of it on your mind is way different than when you suffer from your sin!

[@evelynsierra2004]

Most of our pain is caused by ourselves and God gives us red flags and we ignore them. Disappointments are learning experience.

[@Debrannayaka]

He loves you and I do to thank you for loving us your great and I cherish your sermons they inspire me god bless you

[@mienamie4448]

Thank You Jesus Amen.

[@annettekoch3766]

I appreciate your teachings so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@venom7774]

This short sermon and dr Stanley’s sermon “ wisdom in the midst of trials “ was one of the most life changing things I ever heard. I love pastor Stanley and have learned so much from this learned , godly man 🙏🏻

[@suziestar7778]

A perfect explanation! thank you!

[@nokuthuladumakude4050]

Thank you very much Dr Stanley. Your preaching has reached me down in the rural areas of South Africa. And It have restore my realationship to God

[@shovakarki9089]

Thank you Dr Stanley for helping us to avoid our sinful desire. And thank you for showing us the way godly desire. God bless you . 💝💖

[@rose5566]

Thank you for your comforting words. Your explanation of suffering is the best that I have heard so far. I have been searching and searching for inspiration from someone in my life, but, nothing!!! Only on utube, have I been able to find real wisdom about true faith. True meaning of suffering, true meaning of forgiveness.

[@JM-kq7rn]

Love and thanks Dr Stanley. Love listening to Gods word through you. You’re the best 🙏

[@maxinekatz8521]

Thank you for your life your offerings your kindness . I'm very grateful. May God. Bless you.

[@sawdezin8093]

Thank you pastor for this message.

[@veronicali5836]

Your voice makes me feel peace and warmth inside.

[@IrmaPereira]

It's 2017 and I come across this biblical message to give me a better understanding of God's word and love. May my Father give me always the understanding, courage and spiritual guidance. Amen

[@1BlueStarRising]

Some times we also can suffer in pain from being a Christian Martyr standing up for Gods Good Grace. I'm certain its hard to cover ever aspect of why people are suffering :-)

[@kathleenharps7456]

You don’t know how bright your light is...until you are in darkness! You must experience the darkness so you can be that shining star that we were all created to be. You must know light and darkness that’s how we become “Great”.... Oh How I Love Him...My God🙏🏼

[@mwesigwaelijah3821]

Dr. Stanley by the grace of God you have spoken to me directly thank you thank you

[@tonzaodonoghue368]

Hi Mr Charles Stanley, I read your book Victory Over Life Challenges. I was a baby in Christ and that book inspired me deeper in the lord I was in prison in Brasil. My biggest desire was to meet you face to face when I completed reading, that 7 days of revesting the full amor of God till today I never stop. Please say hi to me sir I was amazed its my first encounter with you on KZbin, I told my son this is the writer of the book I read that help me get closer to Christ. I shared my testimony last Monday and mentioned your name and your book name to the church. Please help him see my comment I live in Guyana 🇬🇾 and was in prison in Brasil 🇧🇷. Am no longer a slave to sin, I am a child of God.

[@gamewarden2813]

I am not wondering why I am suffering, I wonder why other people are staving to death and dying of horrible diseases and stuff, that type of pain

[@ladyvirtue650]

Thank you Dr. Stanley for all the marvelous blessings God has given me through your teachings of His word! You have been a part of my spiritual journey since I first came to know the Lord, August 28, 1984. Yes, 35 yrs ago, we both have been so blessed nd gotten older, For this cause, we faint not, though our Outward man perish, but yet the Inward man is renewed day by day. 2 Cor. 4:16 📖. I Love You Dearly Dr. Stanley nd may God continue to shine upon you, your family, nd also your Church Family. Keeping all in my prayers 🙏💝📖💒👏👏💃🙏

[@5cloudwalker]

Life experiences learned by the soul, it’s one thing to read about it it’s quite another to experience it to add to your wisdom

[@Seriousthinker1]

Amen, Indeed!

[@jo-annlouw3157]

I trust my God, Amen 🙏

[@mrblue___]

Ask myself this question every day…

[@rhianna7895]

Felt like you were speaking straight to me.. thank you Jesus ❤️

[@USMarineKasel0331]

I really want to know how God allows his followers to be murdered, if you pray for protection surely he would honor it right? Im struggling with this..

[@1963luv]

Charles Stanley..thank you so much..God bless you

[@rosemarymarsh4322]

Amen. I am in total agreement with this video.Thank You For sharing this video with us.God is Good all the Time.Lord I surrender to ,in my pain and suffering Lord Jesus teach me your ways draw me closer to you and let Your will be Done in my life.Help me to help others in anyway You lead and give me Guidance. I give You Thanks for Always being with me no matter what the situation is.That you will be Glorified in my life. Amen

[@belenwhittemore5471]

Thank you Dr. Stanly for your message. You are a prophet from God. Keep teaching...

[@Houdini774]

Thank you Dr. Stanley. I have an attack of arthritis on the right shoulder and it is a horrific pain. It is getting better now and I feel much hope. I love Jesus and accept him as my personal savior but I keep asking him why he sent this pain into my life. You gave me the answer Dr. Stanley, only through pain and suffering do we learn to rise to his higher state of grace. Thank you Dr. Stanley, God bless you always.

[@lutherrosacia7939]

thank you for this wonderful message, I know for sure that me and my husband going through right now will make us better and that God has better plans for both of us

[@annetteannette6752]

I love this Man Charles Stanley😇he is the one person who makes me feel and no that God is there for me🙏❤Charles Stanley has the most Beautiful Giant wings I've ever seen giving to him by God

[@shastina5493]

It helps to be a good Samaritan too! Fits in with your sermon on that too! 👍 ☝️🕊💜💯

[@josephthistle7026]

Love listening to dr Stanley

[@mikeloghry9521]

Thank.You Sir. Truly A Blessing Indeed.

[@nathanstewart6454]

This is the ansering that's made the most since to me !