Month: August 2016

What are some reasons why God might allow his creatures to suffer? | WINTERY KNIGHT

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There’s an interesting article posted at Belief Map. He sets up the possible reasons with a very good explanation of the structure of the argument. His explanation allows him to balance the existence of suffering with “greater goods”. Most Christians can name some of the ones that he talks about: free will, character formation, etc. But what about this quote from a section entitled “Worldly people turning to seek God is good”: Seeking fellowship with God is a great good (especially in the context of eternity). This is relevant because, with less suffering, fewer would seek God. Indeed, • “Religiosity declines as worldly prosperity of individuals rises.”[2005 WIN-Gallup International poll]1 • Studies confirm that Christianity grows most rapidly during hardships.2

Source: What are some reasons why God might allow his creatures to suffer? | WINTERY KNIGHT

Day 5 – Matthew West – The Overflow Devo | The Bible App | Bible.com

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concept of religion. Silhouette of a man praying before a cross at sunset

 C.S Lewis wrote, “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” Let us always be mindful of our deep and endless need for forgiveness, and grateful for the limitless forgiveness that is extended to us through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Let us be grateful that He did not wait for us to make the first move. “God demonstrates his own love for us in this; while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). He initiated forgiveness of our sins, and in doing so, released its healing power into the lives of all who accept.

Source: Day 5 – Matthew West – The Overflow Devo | The Bible App | Bible.com

Day 5 – We Believe – Devotions From Newsboys | The Bible App | Bible.com

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Devotional “Enemy” | Newsboys devotion When we look in the mirror, sometimes the reflection staring back at us is our own worst enemy. If we will let them, the world will feed us lies that will beat our self-worth into the ground. Culture will tell us there’s no bigger purpose in our pain, no relief for our addictions. We’re quick to convince ourselves our actions don’t matter and even quicker to blame someone else, always looking for a scapegoat and a stone to throw. Used to think You didn’t care / Was just a pawn in the game You were playin’ / Puttin’ walls up everywhere / Never thought You heard a word I was prayin’ There will always be someone else to blame. But that’s the easy way out, the cowardly escape route. It’s much harder to bravely admit that we’ve messed up, that it’s our fault and we can’t fix what we’ve done. Sometimes the only thing that stands in the way of becoming all that God created us to be is an arrogant, distorted view of ourselves.

Source: Day 5 – We Believe – Devotions From Newsboys | The Bible App | Bible.com

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