ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD. This passage greatly encourages the children of God when we must endure suffering in this life.
1. God will bring good out of all affliction, trials, persecution, and suffering; the good that God brings about is conforming us to the image of Christ and ultimately bringing about our glorification.
2. This promise is limited to those who love God and have submitted to Him by faith in Christ.
3. The "all things" do not include our sins and negligence; no one can excuse sin by maintaining that God will work it out for good.
We have victory in Christ Jesus!
Blessings,
Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes
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