Blessings amidst Trials and Temptations

There are two types of conversations:

1. Conversations we have with ourselves – our thoughts

Many of us have a running commentary going on in our head!!

2. Conversations we have with others – our spoken words

Ps 50.23 commands us to order our conversations aright.

• Speak / think no evil of any man
• Let every spoken word administer grace

When both our thoughts and our words are pleasing to God, then the Word of God promises we shall experience God’s saving grace even in the midst of trials and temptations.

 

 

 

When you sin, does Romans 8.28 still apply?

Does god bless everyone, both believers, and non-believers alike?

God is a God who blesses. He blesses both believers, and non-believers, but obedience is the condition – obedience to His commands. When a non-believer – even without any knowledge of God’s commands – is obedient, he benefits from the promised blessing. For example, the commandment to honor your parents Eph 6: 1-3 Many non-believers reap the blessing for honoring their parents.

It is true however that the children of God can expet preferential treatment. Let me illustrate.

Romans 8.28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

The Word of God promises all things (even negative circumstances) for the good / will turn into an advantage for those who love God and are called by Him (His Children).

Children of God often experience adverse circumstances. (Being a believer is no guarantee that there will be no trouble – John 17.15, Psalm 34:19) But despite the adversities, a child of God experiences not only heavenly peace (Shalom) but the adverse situation / person / circumstance works to his / her advantage.

I have a few past ‘negative’ experiences I have yet to figure out the advantage thereof, but the great many that have since turned to my advantage prove the authenticity of God promise in Romans 8.28.

Even when I have to suffer because of a sin I committed, even then God’s arm reaches out and changes the circumstances into my advantage. This is a privilege only children of God can claim. That’s why beloved it says ALL things (even the things that happen due to your sin) happen for the good of those who love Him and who have been called according to his purpose. (Like Apostle Paul let me also caution you from sinning because of this concession – Rom 6: 1-2 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means!)