If God is Sovereign, Why is there Evil?

It is written in the Bible that God is in complete control and rules over all. (Psalm 103: 19l

If God is sovereign and in control of the entire universe, why is there so much evil in the world? In other words, why does He allow evil to continue?

The Bible tells us that because God is extremely patient, He gives us many second chances to enable us to repent or change our ways, as He doesn't want anyone to perish. (2 Peter 3: 9)

That's why God allows men to continue in their sin. At a time of God's choosing, He brings down the proud. (Daniel 4: 37)

One example in the Bible is  the life of King Nebuchadnezzar. God sent a  dream to the king to warn him about his sins and how he was exalting himself above God.  If he did not repent, he would temporarily lose his kingdom and be driven away from human society and end up eating grass like animals.  The king did not heed God's warning. After a year, he ended up going mad and lived like an animal for seven years. God then restored his mind and his kingdom and he gave glory to God. (Daniel 4: 1-37)

Thank you, God, for how patient you were with me and giving me time to repent. 

I believe because of Jesus' love for humanity, He is delaying His second coming to allow His Gospel to be preached to all the world so more and more people can repent and be saved. ❤️ 

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Relevant Bible Verses

34 “After this time had passed, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven. My sanity returned, and I praised and worshiped the Most High and honored the one who lives forever.

"His rule is everlasting,
    and his kingdom is eternal.
35 All the people of the earth
    are nothing compared to him.
He does as he pleases
    among the angels of heaven
    and among the people of the earth.
No one can stop him or say to him,
    ‘What do you mean by doing these things?’
37 “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honor the King of heaven. All his acts are just and true, and he is able to humble the proud."

-- Daniel 4: 34- 37

"The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all." Psalm 103: 19

"And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come." Matthew 24: 14

"The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3: 9

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