Where Did Evil Come From?
Evil didn’t start with God. It began when Lucifer, one of God’s own angels, decided he could be good without following God’s guidance. He convinced a third of the angels to agree with him, and that idea, that we don’t really need God’s instructions, is how sin entered a universe that used to be perfect.
Frequently asked questions
Why did God allow Lucifer to rebel?+
Real love only works if it's a real choice, so God let Lucifer's claim get tested out in the open. That way, every angel and every person could see for themselves what happens when someone tries to be good while rejecting God's guidance.
Bible references: Ezekiel 28:14-17 · Revelation 12:4