Why ?. 4 Questions to Ask 1. Did I cause this pain?
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4 Questions to Ask
1. Did I cause this
pain?
Why ?
2. Is this pain the
result of another human being’s
depravity?
Why ?
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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 ?