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Agree. I believe that there is a purpose for all things, including suffering. It teaches us so much, to trust in God, to rely on Him in the storms, develops empathy and kindness towards others, and so much more. Sometimes we want to question God and we get angry with God when something happens to a loved one, like our little child getting cancer. We want to know how God could let this happen to our child, but we have to remember, that this child belongs to Him first. God knows what is going on and He wants us to trust Him no matter what, even if He heals our child or if He has another plan for now. This child belongs to God and we have to recognize this and yield to HIs will no matter what. He only has the best in mind for all of us. God bless and peace.
Wonderfully worded imo, Shana!
When I look at people who have children, and seem to act as though they were "responsible" for having created them, or that they had the power to "create" life... and then the desperation and anxiety of possibily losing what they "made." It all seems so futile and sad to see. And I think, why won't they consider that their "creation" is not their own doing? Why don't they "let go and let God" in their lives, so that they can find peace? What a torment, to live a life of anxiety and care for things that they have no control over! If only they would let go.. They would immediately feel the hand of God upon their lives, and find peace!
Some people prefer to live in fantasy and dreams rather than the revealed word of God. That's not a good idea.
Ro 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness,
Ro 2:8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger
Ro 12:19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
Here Paul tells us that the government given by God is used as an agent for wrath upon wickedness and rebellion.
Ro 13:4 For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
Eph 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
Col 3:5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. ol 3:6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.
Hope this helps. Jesus warned many times about the coming of punishment, wrath, damnation and suffering for all who refuse to repent and come to Him to be saved.
Some people prefer to live in fantasy and dreams rather than the revealed word of God. That's not a good idea.
Ro 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness,
Ro 2:8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger
Ro 12:19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
Here Paul tells us that the government given by God is used as an agent for wrath upon wickedness and rebellion.
Ro 13:4 For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
Eph 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
Col 3:5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. ol 3:6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.
Hope this helps. Jesus warned many times about the coming of punishment, wrath, damnation and suffering for all who refuse to repent and come to Him to be saved.
Especially, the wrath on those starving children. Bad children, bad children. If only they would repent....baskets full of bread and meat would be theirs for the taking.
Only if the Grace of God is in our sufferings and that according to the will of God because suffering per say without God is very distructive. Our testamony is that Grace enables us to bear all things that are of God and people can see the differance and be drawn to that overcoming Grace.
Only if the Grace of God is in our sufferings and that according to the will of God because suffering per say without God is very distructive. Our testamony is that Grace enables us to bear all things that are of God and people can see the differance and be drawn to that overcoming Grace.
I agree that through God's grace, the suffering is easier to bear. All of the epistles in the NT include the blessing of "may the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ/God be with you." Every one.
I have read that when we ask God why He allows little children to suffer, wars to occur, the innocent to be hurt, hunger to exist - He might ask us the same questions.
Given free will, we who believe are asked to be the Hands of Christ in the World. We often fail, sometimes miserably - but we are to try. If we cannot stop all the wars, save all the children, heal all the wounds - we can try, and perhaps make a difference to at least one of the many who are suffering.
"We were not meant to suffer the agony of torment."
Yup you are right.. God made all men and he loves all men..
It is men that decide to turn from God and suffer!!
If was the way God wanted it no one would turn away!
Turn away and suffer is the Lake of fire for eternity! This takes place at the Last Judgement.. Matthew 25:41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.
Jerwade Christians believe the scriptures. You must reject the scriptures to believe there is NO eternal fire!
Reject the scriptures and you reject Jesus! Jerwade Reject the scriptures then you are NOT Christian!
SCRIPTURES>>> Into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.
I have read that when we ask God why He allows little children to suffer, wars to occur, the innocent to be hurt, hunger to exist - He might ask us the same questions.
Given free will, we who believe are asked to be the Hands of Christ in the World. We often fail, sometimes miserably - but we are to try. If we cannot stop all the wars, save all the children, heal all the wounds - we can try, and perhaps make a difference to at least one of the many who are suffering.
your rationale is rather facile
people dont claim to be all powerfull , all loving and mercifull , we also dont demand unconditional love and adoration for doing nothing
free will is a rather empty slogan which gets thrown around far too liberally , only the perpetrator of wrongdoing has free will , a victim of famine , natural disaster etc has no free will
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