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I sent some in my e-mail Address book an essay about why I believe in a God that allows suffering of
good people and pets. Then recently the following short essay came to my mind:
So, God cannot be blamed for the first 6 items and should be thanked for what is mentioned in number
seven. See 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 and Romans 8:28 (the whole chapter is wonderful for those who are
adopted children of God). He allows things to happen that are indicated in the first six types above
because He is not limited by the time we are in and He knows about how much each of His children can
take and who needs to see good testimonies of suffering true Christians. The latter will still have divine
peace and occasional joy and humor too, instead of complaining being angry etc. The true Christian
testimonies during suffering (like Joni Erickson/Tada) or before dying (like Rachel Scott who was one of
the Columbine High School tragedy victims) have persuaded many to commit their lives to God too. So
God should not be despised or even questioned about bad happenings. He promises a time coming when
all of His children will have no more suffering and have a wonderful life forever with Him and His Son.
Not even any current church can provide such a wonderful atmosphere that is indicated in Revelation 21-
22.
Note: Try to see the links between the verses and determine the reasons why they are in the order they
are in. Also try to determine the reasons why each line is indented in the position it is. Look for
relationships of coordinate and subordinate ideas. Finally, there are reasons why some
words/phrases are in bold print and some words/phrases are underlined. You could use this study
for a spiritual inventory of your lifestyle.
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“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow
for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.
May He strengthen your hearts
so that you will be blameless and holy
in the presence of our God and Father
when our Lord Jesus comes with all His holy ones.” [1 Thessalonians 2:12 & 13]
“Be joyful always;
pray continually;
give thanks in all circumstances,
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Do not put out the Holy Spirit's fire;
do not treat prophecies with contempt.
Test everything.
Hold on to the good.
Avoid every kind of evil.” [1 Thessalonians 5:16-22]
“But you, dear friends,
build yourselves up in your most holy faith and
pray in the Holy Spirit.
Keep yourselves in God's love
as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
Be merciful to those who doubt;
snatch others from the fire and save them;
to others show mercy,
mixed with fear--
hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.
Now unto Him Who is able to keep you from falling,
and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
to the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power,
both now and ever. Amen. [Jude 20-25]