An Unwelcomed Gift

Consequences, pain, suffering and loss are unwelcomed gifts from a loving creator to wayward creatures.

Only discomfiture of one kind or another drives change.

Only a sense of dissatisfaction with the world causes one to look up from his or her preoccupation with it, to consider what lies beyond it.

Those who strive in this world to artificially preserve others from the natural consequences of their actions often rob them of the lessons God means for them to learn from the great teacher—PAIN.

Those who preach that true faith produces a life without pain, suffering and loss rob the saints of God of their ability to accept all good gifts from their heavenly Father. They prevent others from learning contentment in all circumstances. They prevent others from cultivating faith in God rather than their own preferred faith in faith.

Andrew Sargent
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Andrew Sargent

I am a Biblical Theologian with a PhD in Theology (OT Concentration) ('10) and am the founder of Biblical Literacy Ministries ('98). I am also assistant Pastor at Sacred Fire Church in Belleview Florida, having moved from Boston to Florida in August of 2021. I have been married to the same delightful woman since 1988, so going on 38 years. We have four grown Children and at present, 3 grandchildren... please pray for more.