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This is probably one of the most vexing questions we could ever ask. And it’s particularly appropriate these days, as we see so many people struggling in a bad economy.
If you compound this with other issues like unexpected illness, family difficulties, and other personal setbacks, you begin to wonder if God really is looking out for you. Many people in this situation wonder if they are being punished for some secret sin, while others become so frustrated that they give up on their faith altogether.
So many people want to work hard. So many are trying their best to raise their children the right way. So many sincerely want to live upright, moral lives. And yet, despite all their noble intentions and dedication, bad things happen— through no fault of their own—that can cause pain and hardship. Nothing is more discouraging than trying our best and giving everything we have only to see our efforts prove fruitless. It could be a sudden layoff at work, a spouse…
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