My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q4. Since God is the Creator of humanity, is He also the Creator of evil?

Picture: Q4. Since God is the Creator of humanity, is He also the Creator of evil? JTLD 180.1

No. Scripture says God is holy (Isaiah 6:3) and by nature perfect and upright (Deuteronomy 32:4); therefore, He cannot be the originator of evil. JTLD 180.2

Rebellion marred the perfect atmosphere of heaven when Lucifer, a high-ranking created being in heaven, began to covet God’s place. To take control of the universe, this fallen angel sowed seeds of discontent and jealousy among his fellow angels. He required their complete allegiance. The resulting heavenly conflict ended when Lucifer (Satan) and his angels were expelled out of heaven (Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:12-19; Revelation 12:4). JTLD 180.3

(See also My Journey to Life: Step 15 - The Great Controversy.) JTLD 180.4

Sin originated in humanity when Lucifer, now known as Satan, directed his entire legion of evil towards God’s newly created Planet Earth. Despite living in a perfect world, loved, and cared for tenderly by their Creator, Adam and Eve fell prey to the enticements of Satan in the guise of a serpent. They allowed doubts about God’s word to take root and chose sin above obedience. JTLD 180.5

• Bible Discovery: Genesis 3; Job 34:10; Deuteronomy 32:4; Isaiah 6:3; Isaiah 14:12-14; Revelation 12:7-9
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 49.1; Education, p. 25.2