Subject: Suffering and God's providence |
Bible Note: Dear Atdcross, You have disagreed with orthodox confessions, theologians, the Scriptures which I have cited, plus the doctrines of the apostles. It is your turn to cite Scriptures that state that God is limited -- or even limits Himself -- to do with His children as He pleases. You have a presupposition that suffering is punitive, rather than sanctifying. You wrote, "Please allow me at this point ot make it clear that I am not attempting to influence anyone to my views." (sic) Then why hold a view if you do not believe it to be true for everyone? If you believe that every person's view is equally valid, then you believe in pluralism. The Scriptures do not support this view at all. Be willing to contend for the truth. Care enough for the truth to be willing to be wrong. Care enough for me to be willing to correct my error. Our contention is not about being right or wrong. We wrestle because we hold a high view of truth, like that of our Father! In Him, Doc |