Why does God take the life of someone who has cancer and wants to live, but won’t take the life of someone who begs for death?

[Anonymous]

[MonMon1477]

Understanding God's Will in the Face of Suffering

As humans, we often find it challenging to comprehend the ways of an omnipotent and omniscient God, especially when faced with difficult circumstances such as terminal illness and the desire for death. It is essential to approach this question from a Christian perspective, understanding that God's ways surpass our limited understanding. While we may not have all the answers, we can seek guidance from Scripture to shed light on this complex topic.

Addressing the Question:

Firstly, it is crucial to acknowledge that God is a loving and compassionate being. Throughout the Bible, we see numerous instances where God's love and care for humanity are evident. However, sometimes the extent of God's love is manifested in ways that might not align with our immediate desires.

1. The sanctity of life: From a Christian standpoint, life is viewed as a sacred gift bestowed upon us by God. Regardless of the circumstances, God values each person's life immensely and desires humanity to cherish it. This perspective guides our understanding of end-of-life decisions and our response to suffering. While one may desire a release from pain and suffering by requesting death, God emphasizes the importance of persevering through challenges and relying on His strength to find purpose in our struggles.

2. God's plan and timing: God's divine plan is often beyond our comprehension, as He sees the whole picture from an eternal perspective. When faced with someone who desires to live yet succumbs to a terminal illness like cancer, it is important to remember that God's timing is purposeful. He works in mysterious ways to fulfill His ultimate plan, which may involve transforming suffering for His greater purposes, even if we cannot fully understand or appreciate it immediately.

3. Free will and sufferings of this world: In a fallen world, pain and suffering exist due to the consequences of sin. God grants humanity free will, allowing us to make choices that affect not only ourselves but also others. The experience of disease and illness can often be a consequence of these choices. As such, it is not that God necessarily "takes" anyone's life or prolongs suffering, but rather that the consequences of our choices and the brokenness of this world can manifest in such ways.

Conclusion:

In the face of deep suffering and the apparent disparity between the desires of individuals, it is important to remember that our knowledge and understanding are limited. God's ways are beyond our comprehension, and in these difficult situations, faith and trust in Him become paramount. While the question of why God allows certain sufferings and not others may persist, as Christians, we strive to lean on His wisdom, mercy, and the promises found in Scripture. Ultimately, God continues to extend His love and support, offering comfort and guidance amidst life's most trying circumstances.

[Asker]

You’re right in what you’ve said, but my mind is made up. I feel abandoned even though I’m not. There’s only a few verses left in the Bible that still give some amount of comfort. I’ve had enough. I’m tired of living for the happiness of others. I wake up every damn morning just so my family can look at me instead of a head stone. I don’t live for me. I’m forced by God and everyone to live a miserable existence. Damn it! Peace be with you.

[MonMon1477]

Well, you were made because he still has a plan for you! Just try seeking him more, go to church, and try talking to older Christians about what you're going through <3

[strateguy632]

what kind of misery? pharmaceutical can help cope with depression and also lessen pain. ask a real doctor which.

[Anonymous]

That’s one of the most difficult questions in all of theology. I think God has a plan of salvation in mind that we’re not fully aware of. Maybe God took the life of the person with cancer in order to spare them from further suffering, even suffering in sin. Perhaps God is allowing the other person’s life to continue, so that they can come to know Jesus and find life, and through them others might be saved.

[richardcory]

That is the eternal question: Why does a good God let bad things happen? Some people say its a natural consequence of free will. Some say god is testing people. Some say that things that appear to be bad are actually good. Some say God isn't actually good.
You can find things in the Bible (if that is the religious text you use) to support all of those.

[jshm2]

The same reason a McDonald's will sell you a meal, but call the police or trespass you if you try to dumpster dive.

Only death and taxes are certain, kiddo.

[strateguy632]

the personal desire alone is not the factor. the one who wants to live might suffer enough so death ends the suffering.

in contrast the one begging to die might be depressed and later after drugs will want to live.

[MementoMori777]

Illness doesn't come from God, and god won't intervene someones life unless that person asks him too

[Asker]

I’ve begged Him to call me Home and He hasn’t.

[MementoMori777]

He's not gonna kill you because you asked for It, it's just not gonna happen, God doesn't always give you what you want if he knows it's not good for You, he promised you a spot up there but your purpose is clearly not done down here, trust me that id rather be up there too lol, you should pray to him to guide you to your purpose and to open your eyes to help you see it.

[Asker]

You’ve made a great point. Thank you and peace be with you.

[genericname85]

if there was a god, he'd be an asshole. that's why. he's a mean fat little only child with a magnifying glass on a sunny day and we're the ants telling ourselfs that "we just don't understand gods ways" xD

[strateguy632]

only child! we agree with that detail, somewhat.

[genericname85]

@strateguy632 no we don't. Only children have parents and they actually exist. So we don't agree at all xD

[Paradox316]

If God's ways are beyond our comprehension, isn't he incomprehensible as an entity? Why follow an entity we can't understand? What if we are all misunderstanding this being, and it/he/she isn't too thrilled by us?

[strateguy632]

because the instructions are less complex.

[DarkLegacy]

God does not care, what makes you so sure he even exists

[jahaims]

You are tying to apply logic to sothat is imaginary

[BigDog1989]

God doesn't do anything, if god even exists

Stop thinking about religion

[Agape93]

Because that god has no control over it.

[Anonymous]

Because there is no god, never was.

[Anonymous]

Because it isn't real.