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Why bad things happen to good people NO. 2 Society "In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world" John 16:33. We are in the world but we are not of the world John 17:16. There are, by far, more martyrs for Christ than ever before. "You will have tribulations" and we are seeing more of it by the day. Prepare yourself for these tribulations by studying God's Word daily, memorizing scriptures, and through your prayer life. "Do not be surprised, brethren, if the world hates you" 1 John 3:13. " If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. "If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you. "Remember the word that I said to you, 'A slave is not greater than his master ' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you " John 15:18-20. You can count on that. The more Christ like you are the more conviction you are to this world and they will hate you for it but don't you DARE compromise your convictions and concern for the lost of this world. Don't ask what's going on when you face fiery trials "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation" 1 Peter 4:12, 13. Now this isn't popular preaching today. People want to hear health and wealth preaching. The health and wealth preaching just is not reality so be ware. "Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" 2 Tim. 3:12. "For to you it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake" Phil 1:29. BUT, "If we endure, we will also reign with Him" 2 Tim 2:12. Prayer: Father bless Your child reading this, who is facing rejection by the world. Give them a double dose of Your love and grace and give them godly friends to encourage them. In Jesus name. Remember Jesus loves you and died for your sins, paid your debt in full, rose again and wants to be Your Savior and best friend. I love you, all because of Calvary, sumner Quote: "As you go through life you are going to have many opportunities to keep your mouth shut. Take advantage of all of them." - James Dent "Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is counted wise We must set our standard everyday because it is not if but instead when we will be tried by the devil and we must always be prepared. Draw close to Christ every single day and throughout the day. | |||||
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People #2
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