How is it that God allows evil?

Devil?

Yes―it is no use mincing an awful fact—it is he who drags man to hell.

There is a devil, and the number of demons is legion.

But how is it that God—the strong, righteous, pitiful God—allows the evil one such terrible power over human souls?

Can He be the all-loving, all-merciful Father, if He does not snatch them from the destroyer even at the moment of their weakness?

Was it not He who sent His good angels to watch the door of your heart―who put all that trouble and anguish into you―who made you feel and tremble at the burden of your sin?

It is His Spirit who is at work in you when you feel you have done wrong―when you long to rise to a better life.

It is He who shows you that you can rise if only you will!

But your will is at fault—your sincerity. That is it!