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Your Question:
why did god take away my sense of smell?
Answer:
My friend, I can only imagine the distress you're feeling with the loss of your sense of smell. As a pastor, I've had to grapple with the mysteries of God's ways, and I must say, this question has puzzled me as well. In the passage you shared, it's clear that our senses, including smell, are a way of experiencing and appreciating God's creation. But why would God take away your sense of smell? As I ponder this question, I'm reminded of the passage in Genesis 8:21, where the sweet smell of incense is pleasing to God. It's not that God needs our physical senses to experience the world, but rather that our senses are a reflection of His own creative and loving nature. Perhaps, in your case, God is using this experience to draw you closer to Him, to help you focus on the spiritual realm and not just the physical. Or maybe, it's a reminder that our senses are not the ultimate reality, but rather a means to an end. I want to encourage you to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when we don't understand His ways. As the psalmist says, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18). May you find comfort in His presence and may your faith be strengthened as you navigate this challenging time.
Sources:
systematic theology
wayne grudem
exodus
r alan cole
2 corinthians
colin kruse
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
philippians colossioan philemon
r kent hughes
kingdom of the occult
walter martin
psalms
tremper longman
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