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 ?