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Your Question:
Can I still be a good person even when I've made mistakes and hurt others?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the weight of their mistakes and the hurt they've caused others. It's a heavy burden to carry, but I believe it's possible to be a good person even when we've made mistakes and hurt others. The key is to recognize that our wickedness is often tied to our woundedness, and that we can learn from our mistakes and grow stronger as a result. I've learned that it's not about thinking ourselves "nice" or pretending that our mistakes don't matter. Rather, it's about acknowledging our flaws and taking responsibility for our actions. As the Bible says, "Test all things, hold fast what is good" (1 Th 5:21). We can learn from our mistakes and use them as opportunities for growth, just as God uses our troubles to make us better people. As a father, I've made my share of mistakes with my children, Joshua and Rebecca. But I've learned to own up to those mistakes and use them as teachable moments. I've also learned to forgive myself and others, and to seek God's guidance in times of uncertainty. By doing so, I've become a more patient, kind, and gentle person, and I believe that's a sign of growth and goodness, even in the midst of mistakes.
Sources:
practicing the way
john mark comer
mere christianity
c s lewis
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
why does god allow evil
clay jones
god freedom evil
alvin plantinga
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
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