Why

“In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33 NKJV

“In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” ESV

“In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33 NKJV

Tribulation = pressure, trouble, persecution, burdenedGood Cheer = have courage, have comfort

“For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.O LORD of hosts, Blessed is the man who trusts in You!

Psalms 84:11-12(NKJV)

Light for guidanceShield for protection

Will give grace and gloryWalk uprightly

“He is my refuge and my fortress” Ps.91:2

“He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence: I shall not be moved.”

Ps.62:6

“Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.” Job 14:1

“Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.” Job 5:7

“For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night.” Eccl. 2:23

A Dilemma

Suffering is present

God is Good but weak

God is strong but not good

A Dilemma - Answer

Man has ability to choose

Placed in garden

Violated God’s command

Death – suffering and sorrow

Could be Result of our own actionsWorld governed by natural lawsViolate - then consequences

We live in a sinful world1 Cor. 15:21

Result of our own sinGalatians 5:19-21

John 9:1-3

Man blind from birth

Who sinned ? This man /

parents

Neither

False to say that suffering is always caused by sin

Can suffer consequences of others sins

Ezek 18:1-4

Exempt ?

Christians for wrong motiveRom. 6:17 obey from the heart

Could not sympathize with others

Keeps this world from becoming too attractive

Helps to know self

Proper set of values

Helps us to be thankful

Helps avoid self-pity

See the value of prayer

Blessing not to see the future

Understand that it comes to all

Think of the benefits

God knows us individually

God requires us to be faithful

Christ prays for us

Recognize the place of prayer

Make daily life a walk with Jesus

Live just one day at a time

God will not allow us to be tempted

above that which we are able to bear

Endure by Bible reading

Remember the example of Job

Always choose suffering over sin

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

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Evans, Ga. 30809

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Sunday Evening Sept. 5, 2010