Dear 无名, that was just my opinion. I am an new Christian and have lots to learn, and would like to learn with you.
1. I did discuss this with my pastor and we had the same understanding. I would like to know if there is a verse in Bible mentioned that there will be more trouble/sufferings as an Christian. As far as I know, there is not. Still I think the sufferings as an human being are always there, just different types and how you interpret them. If you compare this case by case, how are you going to explain those people who suffered during the China Culture revolution, that was very tough, and more of them are non-christian, why would they have to go through that?
2. The good thing is that God is with us always and will give us faith, for those who are non-christian, they do not have GOD with them.
3. Do not forget that we are also being blessed as Christian when we look at this issue.
4. I am trying to have an open mind here, instead of linking every trouble I suffered because of being an Christian. But I do remember GOD is with me and pray for wisdom and faith.
Thank you!
Be honest to you, I do feel we Christians have to go through more troubles and sufferings in order to build up the Christ like characters, good news is that " God's grace is sufficient…" often times I saw some loving Christians suffering from illness or whatever unexpected changes in their lives, I really admire them for the strength they were given from the Lord and the choice they made to focus on GOD Himself when they were going through the difficulties… they became very good witness for God. Again, I myself is not that strong in faith when bad things happened I wouldn’t be able to act like Job or Paul…
I was deeply touched when read the story in the hospital and God answered your prayer and saved your life, I have been there and the only one I could call on was Him I am so grateful that our loving Father is so faithful and gracious, He knows about our strength and weakness, therefore He will not test you on anything you could not stand. In other words, He will walk through this with you… In general, the stronger faith you have the more you can stand…and God will use you more to glorify His name. I am tempted to agree with you on this. :) Peace and Joy!
Same with me, thank you for sharing and your effort. I like your Blog.
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看来还真是,doitright同学。常来玩儿,欢迎加入讨论。:)
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Thanks for sharing, I found we share a lot in common, I am a Christian and God has been very gracious to me in the past, I also went through lots of tests and sufferings, I am not that strong in faith and I love the Lord because He loves me and He is the creator of everything, I am not sure how much I am interested in the rewards, I do everything to please Him, because who He is...
I like your blog and I also like Nora Jones and Sheryl Crow, I am also a scorpio. :)
Thanks again for sharing and May God bless you.