David Miller, It occurred to me that some time back you and I were discussing the issue of whether or not God "sends" sickness. You said that He does not, and gave the example that a loving father would not break his childs arm to teach him a lesson. Then I sent you several scriptures that stated that God did, indeed, send sickness and disease upon His children as a form of discipline. As far as I can remember, you never replied to that. Would you mind letting me know if you do not believe those scriptures, or what?
I am not alleging that all sickness and disease is sent by God, but scripture seems to be clear that sometimes it is, indeed. I think that He sends (actively, or "allows" satan to send) evil things upon His children for a purpose sometimes. At times that will be to "punish", ie: teach them a lesson for the ultimate purpose of refining or saving them. You can say the same thing about all kinds of adversity and calamities. What do you think? Izzy ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
