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 ?

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 ?