evil to fulfill His own good purposes. As Paul wrote, “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him” (Rom. 8:28). Even when men intend evil by their acts, God can accomplish good through those acts. Joseph’s brothers sold him as a slave. But later when he was able to punish his brothers, he forgivingly rescued them saying, “You intended to harm me; but God intended it for good” (Gen. 50:20). 10. Finally, some physical evil occurs because higher forms live on lower ones.