Title: Good Work Together (Romans 08:28-30)
Contents There is a saying that says Saeongjima, the governor of the world.
This is a metaphor for talking about the affairs of the world through the old idiom Saeongjima (塞翁之山), which means that all things in this world we live in are like the words of Saeong.
-Explanation-
There is also a saying called 轉禍爲福 (轉禍爲福).
It means that his anger has changed and he has become a blessing.
Today's text is saying that all the things in this world come together to achieve good things in the end. Not just work - people, events, environments, situations -
But that's not to say that it's going to be this good for everyone.
The clue is given to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
That is, it is the word of promise given to the children of God.
For all the children of God who have been called by God, all the good and bad things in the world gather together to achieve good things in the end.
therefore
1. Never be disappointed when bad things happen.
The world we live in isn't always about good things.
Like Job, there are unexpected difficulties, and sometimes tribulation, pain, trials, and despair.
But let's not forget the saying that tribulation achieves patience, patience produces refinement, and refinement achieves hope.
what difficulties do you have
Don't be discouraged and have hope.
Our God makes all things work together for good according to the words of the text.
Ex) Visa procedures - It is important not to lose hope, Las Vegas - A city on the desert
Don't be discouraged when your religious life doesn't go well. - There comes a time when you set sail on the wind.
2. Never be arrogant even when there are many good things.
Not always good things happen.
Therefore, you should not get excited about the little things and get excited about the little joys.
When things go well, they should always remember the difficult times and live their lives.
Example) The last helicopter accident - a promising general - what could have been predicted
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3. Therefore, always do not lose your heart to the things of the world, and live with hope in God.
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The world we live in can always change like this.
Therefore, we must not forget that there is no disappointment or pain when we put our hope in God's work, not in this world's work.
When I look at the world and see people, I am not satisfied When I see my God, I am satisfied
If America were the most livable country in the world, I would not live there.
Looking at today's America, I felt like I was looking at tomorrow's Korea.
But if we live with hope in God, we will never