178. Things That Hurt Us
178. Things That Hurt Us
178 THINGS THAT HURT US
INTRODUCTION NOTHING can hurt us, if we receive it as God teaches; NO ONEcan do real harm to us if faithful to God. (Matthew 10:28.) Every attempt to harm turn ed to a blessing.
I. HOW JESUS LIVED (1 Peter 2:21-24) 1. Met conditions, never evaded because of difficulties.
2. Tempted in all points. (Hebrews 4:15.) 3. "Yet without sin "- unhurt.
4. Endured human hate in all forms, never embitlered.
5. We should imitate him. (1 Peter 2:21.) II. HOW AND WHY SOME THINGS HURT US 1. Temptation- a solicitation to do evil.
(a) Able ssing in every one. (James 1:12.) (b) Opportunities to win victories. (c) Hurt by them only when we yield .
2. Sickness-two possibilities .
(a) Blessing, if we learn patience in suffering. (b) A curse if we are impatient, cross. (c) Selfish, lost interest, a curse.
3. Pleasure. (Proverbs 17:22.) (a) Good for us if used with the right. (b) Curse if it takes us from God.
4. Sorrow.
(a) Softens the heart, enriches the life, sweeten, the spirit, brings out more of humility. (Ecclesiastes 7:2; Ecclesiastes 7:8.) (b) Curse if life is made biller . (c) Example of disappointed Jover.
5. Slander, reproaches.
(a) These should be endured meekly. (b) Cursed by them if they lead us to do wrong. (c) Motto: "Nothing can hurt me but myself."
6. Experiences of life.
(a) Give opportunity to reflect Christ . (b) Cursed if not received right.