Good things come from God
James writes,
“When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed....”
“Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:13, 14. 16, 17.
Here is a very simple very simple statement. “By his very nature God is good and will not lead people into temptation." As James states, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,...”.
If we truly believe in God we will trust him in all circumstances to do what is right for us. That may include Him letting us go through trials from time to time. Trials that will strengthen us.
The apostle Paul states,
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:1-5.
As Christians no matter the circumstances we must realize the God always has our best interest at heart. That there is a purpose in what he is letting us go through. That ultimately we have a reward in heaven.
The apostle Paul who had his share of trial wrote to Timothy,
“But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:5-8.
This is what we as Christians in the twenty-first century must do. Present the word of God to anyone who will listen to us. Keep our heats and hearts right with God be it in good times or in bad time. With the full knowledge that we will one day like the apostle Paul receive a crown of righteousness.
Please think about it.
James writes,
“When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed....”
“Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:13, 14. 16, 17.
Here is a very simple very simple statement. “By his very nature God is good and will not lead people into temptation." As James states, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,...”.
If we truly believe in God we will trust him in all circumstances to do what is right for us. That may include Him letting us go through trials from time to time. Trials that will strengthen us.
The apostle Paul states,
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:1-5.
As Christians no matter the circumstances we must realize the God always has our best interest at heart. That there is a purpose in what he is letting us go through. That ultimately we have a reward in heaven.
The apostle Paul who had his share of trial wrote to Timothy,
“But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:5-8.
This is what we as Christians in the twenty-first century must do. Present the word of God to anyone who will listen to us. Keep our heats and hearts right with God be it in good times or in bad time. With the full knowledge that we will one day like the apostle Paul receive a crown of righteousness.
Please think about it.
