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Deborah-Leigh:
Thank you for adding to this thread Sandie, Darren and I am happy you have had your hope strengthened mrl1970.

Kat what you add is true and while we may experience some overcoming and victory I do think we are never out of the hoop of knowing that we fail and are weak or liable to temptation and it is only the Hand of Christ that keeps us from sinning. We could be Saddam Hussein if God wanted us to be! ;D >:(

The point I am bringing forward and wish to highlight is that we sin and are being either sorted out here and now in this life time or we are being carefully preserved for the wrath of God for the Judgement.

Paul said 1 Tim 1 : 15 The saying is sure and true and Worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am foremost.
So....and this is not just addressing you Kat...but everyone who is reading this....how was Paul being prepared to enter the Kingdom through trials and tribulations? In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul wrote 2 Cor 11 : 23 -25...I am more, with far more EXTENSIVE and ABUNDANT labors, with far more IMPRISONMENTS, BEATEN with COUNTLESS STRIPES and frequently AT THE POINT OF DEATH 24. FIVE TIMES I received from the Jews FORTY LASHES ALL BUT ONE. 25. Three times I have been BEATEN WITH RODS; once I WAS STONED.  Three times I have been abroad a SHIP WRECKED AT SEA......

and the list goes on and on AND ON!....In Acts 20 :23 Paul said " The Holy Spirit clearly and emphatically affirms to me in city after city that imprisonment and suffering await me."

Our challenges, tough circumstances and humbling experiences are for our promotion also.

That is another reason to anticipate the return of Christ because then it will be over if we are chosen and are found eager for His return!

Peace be to you

Arcturus :)

Kat:

Hi Arcturus,


--- Quote ---we are never out of the hoop of knowing that we fail and are weak or liable to temptation and it is only the Hand of Christ that keeps us from sinning.
--- End quote ---

So true.

mercy, peace, and love
Kat

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