We have been
freed from the curse of sin through Jesus, and are now part of the beautiful
body of Christ but that does not mean we will never have troubles, because we
most certainly will having stepped across the line from darkness into light,
taking the side against the devil.
So then, when tests or trials arise, how are we to recognize
them as such and not as punishments or warnings?
Firstly, we should pray and inquire of the Lord, secondly,
we should listen to the Holly Spirit for guidance, thirdly, we should examine
our role in the situation to see if what we are doing is pleasing to God and
change if we are doing otherwise.
2 Corinthians 13:5 “Examine yourselves, to see whether you are
in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves,
that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!”
Psalm 11:5 “The Lord tests the
righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.”
Ephesians 6:18 “praying at all times in the Spirit, with
all prayer and supplication. To
that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the
saints,”
Romans 14:6 “The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The
one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while
the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God.”
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