Why do bad things happen to good people?

[Soul Doctor]

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Bad things happen to everyone.

We just notice it if it happens to a good person.

If bad things happen to a bad person, we just say "maayra" and we forget about it.
But if we see it happen to a good person, then we cant forget about it.
we question our God.
we question his sense of judgement.

but bad things really happen regardless if you are good or bad.

[yanzkii]

life is short, sin a little

[walker]

I think all things are happening to everyone whether good nor bad. In fact, everything is relative, nothing is absolute. What might be good to the outsider, may not be to the person involved. For example, we may think that it is a good, great thing to win big in the lottery. Only to see that person, down the road of his life, his life ruined because of the debauchery brought about by the sudden wealth and such.

[salbahis]

because good goes up and bad stays here or down there...

[Queen Mojitos]

that's how irony life is?

[Mammey]

This is a fallen world, so bad and good people alike experience same suffering.The more impt thing is how good people would react after a bad event.Smile.

[rclong_rey]

From Unknown author...Best answer ever

Why do bad things happen to good people?

A ninety-one year old woman died after living a long dignified life. When
she met God she asked him something that had long bothered her. If Man was
created in God's image, and if all men are created equal, why do people
treat each other so badly?

God replied that each person who enters our life has a unique lesson to
teach us. And it is only through these lessons that we learn about
life,people,relationships and God. This confused the woman, so God began to
explain.

When someone lies to you it teaches you that things are not always as they
seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond the masks
people wear if you want to know their heart. And remove your own masks to
let people know yours.


When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever. Always
appreciate what you have, for you never know when you might lose it. And
never, ever take your friends and family for granted because today is the
only guarantee you have.


When someone inflicts an injury upon you it teaches you that the human
state is a fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as best you can,
it's the only thing you are sure to have forever.

When someone mocks you it teaches you that no two people are alike. When
you encounter people who are different from you, don't judge them by how
they look or act; instead base your opinion on the contents of their heart.

When someone breaks your heart it teaches you that loving someone does not
always mean that person will love you back. But don't turn your back on
love because when you find the right person, the joy that one person brings
will make up for all the past hurts put together. Times ten.

When someone holds a grudge against you it teaches you that everyone makes
mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is
forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have hurt us is
the most difficult and courageous thing Man can do.

When a loved one is unfaithful to you it teaches you that resisting
temptation is Man's greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance
against all temptation. By doing so you will be rewarded with an enduring
sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure by which you
were tempted.

When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of all evil.

Aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty they may be. Do
not feel guilty about your success, but never let an obsession with
achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent activities.


When someone ridicules you it teaches you that nobody is perfect. Accept
people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not ever reject
someone for imperfections over which they have no control.

Upon hearing the Lord's wisdom, the old woman became concerned that there
were no lessons to be learned from Man's good deeds. God replied that Man's

capacity to love is the greatest gift he has. At the root of all kindness
is love,and each act of love also teaches us a lesson. The woman's
curiosity deepening, God once again began to explain.

When someone loves us it teaches us that love, kindness, charity, honesty,
humility, forgiveness and acceptance can counteract all the evil in the
world. For every good deed, there is one less evil deed. Man alone has the
power to control the balance between good and evil, but because the lessons
of love are not taught often enough, the power is too often abused.

When you enter someone's life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence,
consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love or a harsh lesson of
reality? When you die will your life have resulted in more loving or
hurting? More comfort or pain? More joy or sadness? Each one of us has
power over the balance of love in the world. Use it wisely. Don't miss an
opportunity to nudge the world's scale in the right direction.

[rclong_rey]

bad things always happen because the person abuses it power(the power of free will)..things become bad only if it done not according to its purpose(purpose that God made it, or the nature of things that God created)..for instance: pencil is good, it is use to write. but if you will use it to open a can, then it is bad because the pencil will be damage, it is not its purpose..

[fisher7]

1 Pter 4:12
"Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you."
Romans 5:3-5
"We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love."

[fisher7]

wrong spelling ang Peter sa previous post. sorry