GOD'S HAND OF CORRECTION (24 OF 29)
Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11
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God's Hand of Correction (24 of 29)
Series: Hebrews
Robert Dawson
Hebrews 12:4-11
Have you ever had someone, when you were going through a hard time or had experienced a personal setback or tragedy, say something like this to you, ''It's really not that bad. It could be worse.''
1. While we know there may be a kernel of truth in that statement most of us are none too thrilled with our would-be counselor and their not so sage advice.
2. When we are struggling and someone says that our initial reaction is not, ''Oh, well. You know. You are right. Whatever is the matter with me? I simply overreacted.''
3. No. Our response is one of anger and frustration. We say to ourselves, ''Who do they think they are? They have no idea what this is like or what I am feeling. How dare they say that!''
We get angry because we feel as if they are belittling our struggles and are not sympathetic with our plight.
1. We have a touch of the flu and they say, ''It could be worse you could have cancer.'' You are angry and upset until you visit a cancer center and see the devastation that so many are dealing with and you gain perspective.
2. Your kids are whining about what is for supper and you say something like this, ''It could be worse you could be scrounging for food in a dump in Africa.'' They bristle. One day they are able to visit, see or be touched with the struggle of true hunger and they gain perspective.
3. We get frustrated and angry, and rightfully so, at the suppression of Christians right to freedom of speech and religion in this country and how TV personalities make fun of us and paint come out of focus caricature of our beliefs and our churches. Then we hear someone say, ''It could be worse. You could be one of the thousands of Christians in the Middle East, India, parts of Africa or North Korea where they routinely give their lives and shed blood for their faith.'' Then we see and read the stories and it brings perspective.
We all need perspective. ...
Series: Hebrews
Robert Dawson
Hebrews 12:4-11
Have you ever had someone, when you were going through a hard time or had experienced a personal setback or tragedy, say something like this to you, ''It's really not that bad. It could be worse.''
1. While we know there may be a kernel of truth in that statement most of us are none too thrilled with our would-be counselor and their not so sage advice.
2. When we are struggling and someone says that our initial reaction is not, ''Oh, well. You know. You are right. Whatever is the matter with me? I simply overreacted.''
3. No. Our response is one of anger and frustration. We say to ourselves, ''Who do they think they are? They have no idea what this is like or what I am feeling. How dare they say that!''
We get angry because we feel as if they are belittling our struggles and are not sympathetic with our plight.
1. We have a touch of the flu and they say, ''It could be worse you could have cancer.'' You are angry and upset until you visit a cancer center and see the devastation that so many are dealing with and you gain perspective.
2. Your kids are whining about what is for supper and you say something like this, ''It could be worse you could be scrounging for food in a dump in Africa.'' They bristle. One day they are able to visit, see or be touched with the struggle of true hunger and they gain perspective.
3. We get frustrated and angry, and rightfully so, at the suppression of Christians right to freedom of speech and religion in this country and how TV personalities make fun of us and paint come out of focus caricature of our beliefs and our churches. Then we hear someone say, ''It could be worse. You could be one of the thousands of Christians in the Middle East, India, parts of Africa or North Korea where they routinely give their lives and shed blood for their faith.'' Then we see and read the stories and it brings perspective.
We all need perspective. ...
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