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New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

QUESTION 8

Is God to Blame for Human Suffering?

“It is unthinkable for the true God to act wickedly, for the Almighty to do wrong!”

Job 34:10

“When under trial, let no one say: ‘I am being tried by God.’ For with evil things God cannot be tried, nor does he himself try anyone.”

James 1:13

“Throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.”

1 Peter 5:7

“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.”

2 Peter 3:9