Title: Suffering and Glory/Mark 10:32-40
There is no one who does not suffer hardships in life. that's the spirit
There is not one person who does not suffer any hardships, whether physical, physical, or material.
There is no ram. But you have to know that there is no glory without suffering.
do. The sufferings of Jesus were “the Son of Man was handed over to the Gentiles,
will be beaten and scourged and killed” (Luke 17:32-22).
suffered and was put to death” (Matthew 16:21). He suffered until death, and was like a meek sheep.
He is the one who, without a single word, sublimated that suffering into the victory of human salvation.
All. Although Jesus was in the midst of his sufferings and sufferings on the cross,
Son asks them to sit right and left, with the focus on temporal glory
that's what you're doing. I was not interested in the sufferings of the Lord, I only coveted the place of glory.
is.
Today, there is a prevailing trend that many people live easily and without pain, so cold-waterism is becoming more and more popular.
Like a son of Zebedee, who wants to be the only one who thrives on everyone else.
Lots of people. Without suffering and adversity, painful moments of pain and without sweat and tears
You can't taste true glory.
"Whoever sows with tears will reap with joy. To sow with weeping.
Whoever goes out will surely return with joy, carrying the altar” (Psalm 126:5,6).
you said There are hardships of sowing and weeding until we get the joy of harvest.
must go So, how do sufferings benefit us?
First, suffering destroys ego, making everything self-centered.
The fundamental motive for the fall of Adam and Eve also shifted from God-centeredness to self-centeredness.
because it was shot. When this self-centered thinking goes through hardship, it collapses one by one.
loses down And, "Not my will, but your will be done"
will make a confession. A person who is immersed in an unknown disease, pain, or trouble
do you have ram? You can't be right by throwing away the thoughts of blood, pride, self-righteousness, and inner self-centeredness.
Let's find the cause of our problem and repent. Know that suffering is for the sake of benefit
it will be
Second, suffering strengthens our weak faith.
All things on this earth become stronger through suffering and refinement. "Look, I love you
Refined, but not like silver, I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction." (Isa.
48:10). The metal gets stronger through the podium. The iron is heated on the fire
Hit with a hammer and cool in cold water repeatedly to make a sharp sword
it's going to get messy. The mother eagle drags the young eagle to a high place
Sharpen the wing by arranging it. Our faith and life can also overcome hardships and adversity
As you go through it, you become stronger and stronger. The suffering body is painful, but suffering
Don't complain when it comes, but when you overcome it with wisdom and faith, the stage of stronger faith
will come to
Third, suffering makes our character mature.
The old silversmiths put silver in a crucible and cut it. When it burns for a long time, it becomes a silver stick
reluctance comes out. If you remove this residue, will your face become clear and bright enough to reflect on your face?
All. When the silver is poured and cooled, it becomes solid and beautiful silver. same as this
Even the fire of suffering filters and purifies the remnants of sin in our hearts.
It creates a mature religious personality and finally forms the image of Christ in us.
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Fourth, when you suffer while carrying the cross, the reward in heaven is great.
It is not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to come” (Romans 8:18) and “only ye
Rejoice in sharing in the sufferings of Christ. it shows his glory
so that you may rejoice and rejoice” (1 Peter 4:13).
Also, in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus himself said, “I will curse and persecute you for my sake.
Blessed are you when they lie and say all kinds of evil against you.
rejoice and rejoice in you great is your reward in heaven."
All. Is there anyone who is persecuted for “righteousness”? Believe in Jesus or because of His Name
Are you persecuted at home and at work? The greater the suffering and persecution, the better.
Because the glory you will receive from me will also be great. The Jordan River of Death, Carrying the Cross of Suffering
Only those who cross the cross are given the cross of glory.
Let us not all expect glory without the cross. Glory without cross or suffering
Let us not commit the same mistake as the two sons of Zebedee who tried to exploit the bay. now we
Even if your life is very difficult and difficult, look forward to the glorious hope that will come
And if you endure it, you will surely participate in the glorious day of Christ.