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why does god allow pain in my family?
Answer:
As a pastor and a follower of God, I've grappled with this question many times. Why does God allow pain in our families? The Bible teaches us that pain often serves as a wake-up call, reminding us of our human brokenness and alienation from God. It's a call to seek outside assistance and turn to God in repentance and faith. If we were shielded from these reminders, we might think we don't need God, and that would be a deception. I believe God uses pain to reveal His truth to us. When we feel the pain of His Word, it's a sign that He's speaking directly to us. It's a moment of intense hurt, but also a moment of revelation. As the Bible says, "He said to him the third time, 'Do you love Me?'" (John 21:17). God's love is not about avoiding pain, but about using it to draw us closer to Him. He's willing to share in our suffering, to undergo enormous suffering Himself, and to undergo it for our sake. As I reflect on my own life and the lives of those around me, I see that God uses pain to complete our sanctification. He's not punishing us for our sins, but rather using our experiences to refine us and make us more like Christ. Even in the midst of pain, we can trust that God is working for our good. As the Bible says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28).
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robertson mcquilkin
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my utmost for his highest
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psalms
tremper longman
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
depression
edward welch
systematic theology
wayne grudem
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douglas groothius
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