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Oct 6, 2023 · What does that say about God, who wills it? Some Christian ministers today will still quote from the Bible to counsel victims of domestic violence to go back to abusive husbands. The message that gives is that the victim’s suffering must be endured because there is some higher purpose at work – whether the conversion of a husband or the making of a nation.
29 “‘This, then, is the law of jealousy when a woman goes astray and makes herself impure while married to her husband, 30 or when feelings of jealousy come over a man because he suspects his wife. The priest is to have her stand before the Lord and is to apply this entire law to her. 31 The husband will be innocent of any wrongdoing, but ...
- Why Does God Test Us?
- How The Bible Defines Test
- Why We Fear Testing from God
- God's Purpose For Testing Us
- What Does God Testing Us Mean?
In biblical and Christian teaching, God tests individuals for several reasons, with the primary purpose being to refine and strengthen their faith, character, and relationship with Him. While the concept of God testing people is found throughout the Bible, it's essential to understand that these tests are not intended to harm or tempt people but to...
The Hebrew word translated as “test” in the Old Testament is bachan. It means to “examine, investigate, prove, scrutinize.” “Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the LORD tests the heart” (Proverbs 17:3, NLT). The Greek word translated as “test” in the New Testament is dokimazo. It means to “put to the test, prove, examine, and, by implica...
When we are nervous to be tested, it reveals something about us. Either we are unprepared, or we are unaware of what we know. When we’re unprepared, we shrink back, expecting to fail the test, and fear is a natural response when we’re uncertain of the outcome. The Bible tells us: The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrup...
The objective of testing is to discover the truth. In school, it’s to see if we’ve learned what has been taught. Some teachers make tests exceptionally difficult, trying to fail students, and there are those who delight in the success of their students. God is love and wants us to succeed. When he tests us, he wants to see if our faith in him is re...
Being tested by God is simply part of the process of becoming more like him. The more we lean into him, the more grace he can pour on us. ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/sasirin pamai Danielle Bernockis an international, award-winning author, coach, and speaker who helps people embrace their value and heal their souls through the power of the love of God...
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May 21, 2024 · Nor was man created for the woman, but woman for the man” (1 Cor. 11:8-9). Elsewhere Paul says that a woman should not exercise authority over a man because “Adam was formed first, then Eve” (1 Tim. 2:13). Paul’s reasoning in these verses has been attacked as inconsistent.
Jul 16, 2021 · 1. The Lord is in control (Psalm 103:19). Nothing in heaven or on earth is outside of His authority. He does not react to events but sovereignly ordains or permits them in accordance with His plans. 2. God loves people and wants them to be saved (John 3:16-17). Giving His Son for the salvation of mankind proves the Father’s love.
Richard E. Bennett, "'The Calamity That Should Come'," Religious Educator 18, no. 3 (2018): 159–73. Richard E. Bennett (richard_bennett@byu.edu) was a professor of Church history and doctrine at BYU when this article was published. While the lengthening shadow of worldwide calamities continues to creep over the world, the promise is sure that ...
