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CHAPTER 3: Worldly Lies
Lie #3: “Life Should Be Easy.”
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29.
What are just a few of the conveniences we have today that make life easy?
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30.
How does TV reinforce the lie that life should be easy?
31.
But the truth is, life ...
32.
Christians are especially susceptible to this lie. So many believe that when they get saved, that will be the end of their problems. They expect to have a carefree “rose garden” life. However, God does make several promises to believers regarding problems and difficulties. One of the best promises Christianity offers is can be found in Romans 8:28.
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Read Romans 8:28-39. How should we respond to difficulties which invade our lives? (vs. 31b)
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What proof do we have that God is interested in our problems? (vs. 32
35.
What promise is given to the believer who faces difficult times? (vs. 37)
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List the things listed in verse 35 that cannot defeat the trusting Christian.
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37.
The theological truth about this lie can also be found in John 16:33. What are we told here?
38.
Read James 1:2-8. What does James say difficulties will produce in a person of faith? (vs. 3)
39.
What happens to the person who endures (suffers over a long period without giving up? (vs. 4)
40.
What should you do if you are uncertain how to act, or what to do, in a time of trouble? (vs. 5b)
41.
Does God criticize the troubled or confused Christian? Explain your answer. (vs. 5c)
42.
What kind of person will receive help to overcome trials and temptations? (vs. 6a)
43.
Why must we maintain confidence in God, and a commitment to right living, when we pray for help?
44.
Read Philippians 4:6-8. It is easy to become anxious and frustrated when things are not easy, when difficulties come upon us. What are we directed to be anxious or frustrated about? (vs. 6a)
45.
What should we do when anxiety, frustration, anger or fear begins to develop in our life because things are not easy? (vs. 6d)
46.
What two parts of your person will be helped when you pray? (vs. 7c)
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Many people fail to experience lasting relief from their anxieties during difficult times after they pray. Discover the reason for this as you meditate on Philippians 4:8 and record it below. (Thought Question)
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Chapter 3, Lie #4
