Why the delay? Why does God let evil and pain so flagrantly exist, even thrive, on this planet?...He holds back for our sakes. Re-creation involves us; we are, in fact, at the center of his plan...the motive behind all human history, is to develop us, not God. Our very existence announces to the powers in the universe that restoration is under way. Every act of faith by every one of the people of God is like the tolling of a bell, and a faith like Job's reverberates throughout the universe.

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"Why the delay? Why does God let evil and pain so flagrantly exist, even thrive, on this planet?" This question reflects the common struggle to understand God's reasons for permitting suffering. According to Philip Yancey, God holds back from removing evil solely for our benefit, as our participation in re-creation is vital. Humanity is central to God's plan, aiming to develop us rather than satisfy divine needs.

Yancey emphasizes that through...

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