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Monday, November 30, 2015

Why do bad things happen to good people?


That is a question that has been asked for ages.  I believe Dr. Schuler even wrote a book with that title or something similar. 

Well here is one answer to that question.

1 Peter 1:6-9(NKJV)
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 
that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 
whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 
receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.

Seems simple enough.  And please note as I have mentioned before, the manner in which we handle the hard times is of great importance to God.  I believe it is part of the test.  As Romans 5:3 tells us we need to glory in our tribulations.  I think the significance in doing so is that it is an outward manifestation of our inner faith. 

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