The Presence of Evil and the Patience of God

Why does God allow evil to remain in the world? In the Parable of the Weeds, Jesus acknowledges the reality of evil while revealing the patience and ultimate justice of God. In this sermon from Matthew 13, Mike Portland explores why God does not immediately uproot all that is wrong, what His patience reveals about His character, and how followers of Jesus are called to live faithfully in a world where good and evil continue to grow side by side. The presence of evil does not mean that God is absent or indifferent. Jesus assures us that a day of judgment is coming, and until then, God’s patience gives space for repentance, mercy, and the growth of His Kingdom.