Izzy wrote: > I think that He sends (actively, or "allows" > satan to send) evil things upon His children > for a purpose sometimes.
Yes, I agree that the Father allows Satan to send evil, just as he allowed Satan to attack Job. However, in Christ, there is an authority to bind on earth as in heaven. When Satan is allowed to send evil, it is generally because we open the door for it. It might also simply be that we have no faith. Most of the time, I see Christians abusing the idea that God might send calamity. They will say that it is not God's will for them to be healed, but then they spend time and money going to the doctor trying to get better. That is double speak. If God did not want them healed, why are they going to the doctor? "Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." (James 1:16-17 KJV) Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "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.
