What is evil?
Answer: Evil is another word for what is bad or sinful. Evil is anything that goes against God and displeases him. This includes a selfish attitude, bad actions, and ignoring God.
Evil entered the world when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden. You can read that story in the book of Genesis in the Bible. Ever since then, humans have been born wanting to do what is wrong.
That’s called our “sinful nature.” So evil in the world comes from sinful human beings doing what comes naturally. Evil also comes directly from Satan. He is the enemy of God.
The devil tries to get people to turn against God and disobey him. The good news is that we can overcome evil in ourself and in the world by giving our life to Jesus. God is far greater than Satan.
Key verse: Keep away from every kind of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
Related verses: Genesis 2:9; Matthew 12:34-35
Related questions: What is sin? How do we displease God?
How come when I pray to god he doesn’t always answer?
A: There’s a difference between hearing and answering. God hears all our prayers, but he doesn’t always give us what we ask for. Also, he answers all our prayers, but not always the way we want him to.
When we ask God for something, sometimes he answers no or wait. A good answer is not always yes.
Key verses: Yes, the Lord hears the good man when he calls for help. He saves him out of all his troubles.
The Lord is close to those whose hearts are breaking. He saves those who are sorry for their sins. The good man does not escape all troubles. But the Lord helps him in each and every one. (Psalm 34:17-19)
Related verses: Psalm 139:4; 2 Corinthians 12:8; 1 Peter 5:7
Related question: Does God always hear my prayers?