Providence and Evil
God Not Author of Sin
Providence · 5 verses
While God ordains whatsoever comes to pass, He is not the author of sin nor can He be justly charged with evil. His holy nature precludes any moral complicity in wickedness, and the guilt for sinful acts rests entirely upon the creatures who commit them freely according to their own wills.
Scripture References
“Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:”
“For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.”
“Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.”
“He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.”
“Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?”