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1 | Which kinds of suffering? | Col 1:24 | meusing | 44954 | ||
Our focus is to be on Christ Jesus. all the things you listed are parts of living. We have Jesus as our anchor and stay. He said ... John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." If our focus is on Him, what happens to us in this sinful world in nothing to what we have. Heb 12:2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Paul applied this 2 Tim 3:10 Now you have closely observed and diligently followed my teaching, conduct, purpose in life, faith, patience, love, steadfastness, 2 Tim 3:11 Persecutions, sufferings--such as occurred to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra, persecutions I endured, but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 2 Tim 3:12 Indeed all who delight in piety and are determined to live a devoted and godly life in Christ Jesus will meet with persecution [will be made to suffer because of their religious stand]. We do not need to go looking for suffering. Just my meusings |
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2 | Which kinds of suffering? | Col 1:24 | Makarios | 44961 | ||
Greetings Meusings, I most certainly agree! We do not need to go looking for suffering.. :-) If we do, then could it REALLY be called "suffering"? I would think not. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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