GOD “testing” us?!

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This was an original response to a relative regarding my diagnosis of lymphoma & another family issue.
 
I know that what you said about “testing” is a typical so-called “Baptist” philosophy, more or less, so please don’t take my comments personally.  It’s what millions of beleivers adhere to.  I just want to share my personal philosophy, and it’s what I teach in my lessons.
 
“Every good & perfect gift comes from the Father of Lights…” (James 1:17).  ANYTHING that happens to us that isn’t a good & perfect gift is an attack by satan to rob, kill & destroy (John 10:10a).  It’s not of God, but everything the enemy uses for evil, God can turn around to work for His & our good (Romans 8:28…Joseph & his brothers).
He works alongside us to teach & train us so we can understand what’s really happening behind the scenes, & how we are to respond to each & every detail.  As His student we are tested as to whether we will listen to God & benefit from it, or go along with everyone else & walk in confusion wondering how a loving & merciful could put such junk on His children whom He loves so much.
 
From my perspectice, I don’t have to ask alot of “why’s”, & God is never the focus as to the root of the problem.  My struggles with why, is that since God is so powerful & Jesus has already defeated satan & disarmed his principlaities, why we don’t see more radical & frequent results to our prayers. 
 
Something I told someone last week may carry the seed of an answer in it.  There’s no doubt God is in control.  But the devil is a terrorist, & keeps interfering.  There’s probably more truth to that than anyone of us realizes.  And if you look at terrorism on a global scale, there’s a lot to learn there about spiritual warfare.
 
I know I’ve barely scratched the surface, & have probably raised a gazillion more questions.  But “that’s my opinion…”

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