FBC Gridley

When bad things happen, one of the first questions we ask is: Why did God permit this to happen to me? Why, if all things work together for good to those who love the Lord, do I have cancer? Or, why did my mate leave me, or why did I have this accident now?

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The Bible does not give us a detailed answer to those questions. We’re to obey even though we don’t understand the reasons for our present suffering.

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in Philippians 2, beginning with verse 12, gives us some insight into why God permits hardship, and it gives us some incentive to continue to be faithful even when we hurt.

 

for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
Philippians 2:13