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Friday, February 10, 2017I am a born again christian, and I find myself unemployed just like a lot of others in this country and world.I am having a hard time getting another job and have tried since early April. I was always taught that God would protect and help His own, so now I am becoming fearful of losing everything and the house as well.
My question (I guess) is: why would God allow the suffering and ruin of His children? I am beginning to feel like a failure in life and to God.
Sincerely,
Will Work For Food
Dear Will Work For Food,
Suffering occurs for multiple reasons. Good people suffer because it makes them stronger and increases their hope and desire for heaven (Rom 5:3-4). God uses trials to mold us into the people we ought to be (Heb 12:6-7). God never promises that we will be wealthy in this life, but He does promise to take care of us (Ps 37:25).
As long as we live on this planet, we will suffer. Sin introduced death (Gen 2:17), disease (Matt 4:23), violence (Gen 6:11), heartache (Pr 13:12), bitterness (Acts 8:23), etc. into this world. This world is full of all sorts of terrible things, but God promises if we live faithfully, He will cause even the hardest circumstances to turn out for our good (Rom 8:28). Ultimately, our hope and peace isn’t in this world (Heb 11:13-16). Hang in there, draw close to God, and may His Word be your strength in this time of need (Ps 119:28).
A Popular Sin
Thursday, February 09, 2017Is pornography bad? Why is it so popular? Is it wrong to watch if you’re married? Where can I find a verse on this matter in the Bible?Sincerely,
See No Evil
Dear See No Evil,
Pornography is sinful, and it is popular because it is sinful. Pornography is based upon lusting after people you aren’t married to (Matt 5:27-28). Pornography is a lie that substitutes sexual fantasies for genuine marital love. Pornography is wrong inside a marriage because it corrupts the marriage, and it is wrong outside of a marriage because it destroys any chance of healthy relationships.
Day 28 - Matthew 28
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