Why ?. 4 Questions to Ask 1. Did I cause this pain?

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Why ?

4 Questions to Ask

1. Did I cause this pain?

Why ?

2. Is this pain the result of another human being’s depravity?

Why ?

3. Is this pain the result of a fallen cosmos or of natural laws?

Why ?

4. Did this pain come special delivery from the evil one himself?

Why ?

John 10:10 The evil one seeks to kill, steal and destroy.

Why ?

1 Peter 5:18: Be self-controlled and stay alert. The evil one prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour.

Why ?

- Sometimes I go through these and there is still a lot of mystery. Then I just have to give it to God.

Why ?

4 Lifelines

1. God is never the author of evil.

John 1:5 God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.

Why ?

2. God will always limit the amount of evil that will come your way, so that it stays within your capacity to endure it, with His help.

Why ?

Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you pass through the rivers, they will not

Isaiah 43:2 sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned. The flames will not consume you.

Why ?

2 Corinthians 12:9 My grace is sufficient for you.

Why ?

3. God’s presence is never more visceral than in the middle of a storm.

Psalm 34:18 God is near to the broken hearted and close to those who are crushed in spirit.

Why ?

4. God will eventually weave the pain and suffering that comes your way into a fabric of purpose and blessing someday.

Romans 8:28 We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purposes.

Why ?