This is Part 3 of 3 parts answering the question, “What Should Your Attitude Be Toward Those Who Cause Suffering?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?”
Bless Those Who Inflict Harm
Scripture is clear that we are to not seek vengeance! Peter wrote to those Christians who were scattered about the ancient world during a time of intense persecution and suffering, Continue reading
This is Part 2 of 3 parts answering the question, “What Should Your Attitude Be Toward Those Who Cause Suffering?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Part 3 will be posted tomorrow.
Follow the Lord’s Attitude Toward Inflictors
The Lord Jesus always exercised compassion and mercy during His time on earth, and sought forgiveness for those who inflicted suffering upon Him even as He hung on the cross, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34 NKJ) This attitude and action requires Divine empowerment and forgiveness, which is exactly what glorifies the Lord! Continue reading
This is Part 1 of 3 parts answering the question, “What Should Your Attitude Be Toward Those Who Cause Suffering?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Parts 2-3 will be posted on succeeding days.
The immediate priority of those who suffer is, from the human perspective, how to get through it, overcome it and avoid it in the future. The second priority is to see what or who is causing the trouble. If it is bacteria, then a doctor can prescribe some kind of antibiotic. However, what if it is a person causing the pain? How should you view that person? Continue reading
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