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why did i have to be the one to get paralyzed?
Answer:
I can only imagine the pain and suffering that this paralyzed man must be going through. As a pastor, I've seen my fair share of struggles and hardships, and I can only try to put myself in his shoes. But I must admit, I'm not sure why he had to be the one to get paralyzed. It's a question that has puzzled me for a long time, and one that I've grappled with in my own life as well. As I reflect on my own experiences, I think about the times when I've been careless or made mistakes that have led to consequences. Like the time I broke my foot while playing baseball with my son Joshua. I was trying to make a catch, but I ended up twisting my ankle and breaking two bones. The pain was immense, and I couldn't help but wonder why God allowed it to happen. But as I looked back, I realized that it was a reminder to be more careful and to trust in God's sovereignty. In the case of the paralyzed man, I think Jesus' response to the religious leaders is telling. He didn't deny their premise that only God has the right to forgive sins, but he showed that he had the authority to do just that. Perhaps the paralyzed man's condition was not just a physical affliction, but also a spiritual one. Maybe his paralysis was a result of his sin, and Jesus' forgiveness was not just a physical healing, but also a spiritual one. As I ponder this, I'm reminded of the importance of seeking God's guidance and wisdom in times of struggle and hardship.
Sources:
mark
eckhard schnabel
depression
edward welch
dogmatic theology
shedd
why does god allow evil
clay jones
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
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