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Your Question:
Why does it feel like I'm being punished for being a good person?
Answer:
My son Joshua, I can see why you might feel that way. You've been doing the right thing, following God's teachings and being a good son, but it doesn't feel like it's getting you the recognition or rewards you think you deserve. But, you know, that's not how it works. God's ways are not our ways, and His timing is not our timing. Sometimes, it feels like we're being punished for being good, but that's not what's really happening. The truth is, Joshua, that you're not being punished for being good. You're being tested, and you're being refined. God is using these challenges to make you stronger, to make you more like Him. And it's not about getting something in return; it's about pleasing God and following His will. When we focus on getting justice or rewards, we're actually missing the point. We're supposed to be focused on loving and serving God, not on what we get out of it. I know it's hard to understand, but trust me, Joshua, God is working everything out for your good. Even when it doesn't feel like it, even when it seems like you're being punished for being good. Remember, God's judgments are unsearchable, and His ways are past finding out. We can't always understand why things are happening, but we can trust that God is in control and that He loves you more than you can imagine.
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why does god allow evil
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my utmost for his highest
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depression
edward welch
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
dogmatic theology
shedd
mere christianity
c s lewis
christian theology
millard erickson
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