Selwyn returns to a theme which he explores in a recent issue. This issue is that ‘life in this fallen world may be more tragic than orderly’.
He starts today’s study with: “Undoubtedly the words ’surprised by God’ instinctively bring to mind such wonders as miracles and blessings and amazing last-minute rescues from difficult situations. But there is another side to this matter – one that is less attractive but one that has to be faced nevertheless. I refer to the fact that God also sends His surprises through pain. Until we are willing to look at this issue we will not grow as Christians.”
There are some churches who preach a ‘prosperity’ gospel – a message which, at its core, states that if you become a Christian then every (material) venture in your life will prosper. This ‘prosperity’ gospel is false – you only have to read a few of Paul’s letters to reach an understanding that the life of a Christian will be difficult – there will be tragic events during your life – but God will use all of life’s ‘events’ to mould you into a spirtually stronger and more useful person. Do you agree?
‘More tragic than orderly’
Selwyn returns to a theme which he explores in a recent issue. This issue is that ‘life in this fallen world may be more tragic than orderly’.
He starts today’s study with: “Undoubtedly the words ’surprised by God’ instinctively bring to mind such wonders as miracles and blessings and amazing last-minute rescues from difficult situations. But there is another side to this matter – one that is less attractive but one that has to be faced nevertheless. I refer to the fact that God also sends His surprises through pain. Until we are willing to look at this issue we will not grow as Christians.”
There are some churches who preach a ‘prosperity’ gospel – a message which, at its core, states that if you become a Christian then every (material) venture in your life will prosper. This ‘prosperity’ gospel is false – you only have to read a few of Paul’s letters to reach an understanding that the life of a Christian will be difficult – there will be tragic events during your life – but God will use all of life’s ‘events’ to mould you into a spirtually stronger and more useful person. Do you agree?