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WHY Do chrISTians have problems? Matthew 13:19-22 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Problems come three ways We cause problems 2 Timothy 4:10 People cause problems James 1:12 Circumstances cause problems Acts 19 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

People react to Problems in three ways We cover it up 2 Timothy 4:10 We shut up 1 John 1:9 We give up Philippians 3:14 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Victory over problems is achieved in three ways We need to grow up Proverbs 9:10 We need to speak up Galatians 6:2 We need to stand up 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

conclusion “by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” 2 Peter 1:4 Setbacks in our lives can take the joy out of living. If we collect enough hurts it will stop us from wanting to press forward. Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

When all is said and done in life, we can say along with the Psalmist: conclusion When all is said and done in life, we can say along with the Psalmist: “You have dealt well with Your servant, O Lord, according to Your word.” Psalms 119:65 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com