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Your Question:
What's the point of even having faith when bad things keep happening?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've had my fair share of conversations with people who struggle with the concept of faith, especially when faced with adversity. They often ask, "What's the point of even having faith when bad things keep happening?" But the truth is, faith is not about avoiding difficulties or challenges. It's about trusting in God's goodness and love, even when we don't understand what's happening. Faith is not about having all the answers or being able to explain everything. It's about surrendering to God's will and trusting that He is working everything out 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). Faith is not about being in control, but about being in God's control. It's about trusting that He is sovereign and that He loves us more than we can imagine. When we face difficulties, it's easy to doubt and question God's goodness. But faith is not about avoiding doubts or questions. It's about persevering in our trust in God, even when we don't have all the answers. As Jesus Himself said, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). Faith is not about escaping the world's troubles, but about trusting that God is greater than our troubles and that He will see us through.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
systematic theology
wayne grudem
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
christian theology
millard erickson
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
reasonable faith
william lane craig
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