What Does the Bible Say About Natural Disasters? - JW.ORG
God does not cause the natural disasters occurring today, but he is concerned about people who are affected by them. Natural disasters are one of the causes of suffering that God’s Kingdom will eliminate. In the meantime, God provides comfort for those who are affected by natural disasters. —2 Corinthians 1:3.
Coping With Natural Disasters - JW.ORG
2011年12月1日 · A very small portion of the Earth’s surface contains most of the risk and most future large-scale disasters will occur in these areas.” This may be true, for example, in low-lying coastal regions or in areas near fault lines in the earth.
Does God Use Natural Disasters to Punish Mankind Today?
Clearly, current natural disasters do not fit the pattern of divine intervention found in the Scriptures. What is more, these random events are out of harmony with God’s personality. James 1:13 states that God does not try people with evil things, and 1 John 4:8 sums up God’s character in these words: “God is love.”
Extreme Weather—Can the Bible Help You to Cope? - JW.ORG
“The number of people affected by disasters also continues to rise,” reports the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, “as more and more floods, storms and droughts in particular wreak havoc on lives and livelihoods, displacing millions of …
When Disaster Strikes —Steps That Can Save Lives - JW.ORG
He received assistance from Christian elders and mental-health professionals. “They assured me that my grief was part of a natural healing process and that it would pass,” Joshua says. “After six months, the nightmares lessened. Other symptoms have lasted longer.” Disasters assault our very sense of justice.
Disaster Relief in 2023—“We See Firsthand Jehovah’s Love”
2024年1月26日 · During the 2023 service year, our brothers were affected by more than 200 natural or man-made disasters. In total, legal entities used by Jehovah’s Witnesses spent over ten million dollars b from funds donated to the worldwide work to provide disaster relief.
The End of Suffering Is at Hand! - JW.ORG
2013年9月1日 · Imagine living in a world free of suffering —a world without crime, warfare, sickness, and natural disasters. Imagine waking up every morning without having to worry about discrimination, oppression, or economic uncertainty. Does all of this sound too good to be true? Granted, no human or man-made organization can bring about such conditions.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Assist With Disaster Relief? | FAQ - JW.ORG
One of the ways donations sent to the branch offices of Jehovah’s Witnesses are used is to relieve victims of disasters. (Acts 11:27-30; 2 Corinthians 8:13-15) Since the work is performed by unpaid volunteers, the funds that are allocated go toward actual relief, not administrati
Providing Relief to Victims of Disasters
2021年2月1日 · This provided relief for victims of over 200 disasters—including the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple tropical cyclones, flooding in Africa, food shortages in Venezuela, and drought in Zimbabwe. The donated funds helped pay for food, water, shelter, clothing, and medical care, as well as basic supplies for cleaning, repairs, and reconstruction.
1 Is God to Blame for Our Suffering? - JW.ORG
Natural disasters are punishment from God. Children die because God needs more angels in heaven. God takes sides in wars —a cause of great suffering. But is it possible that religious leaders have misrepresented God? What if God has rejected them?