WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE....... Philippians 1:12- Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. Sometimes you have to put your pain into perspective is what your going through right going to serve the greater good later. God sees and knows the motives of the heart and God will use even the wrong motives of others towards us to work together for our good because we love the Lord. 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. Understand that just because some are not real about the reasons that they bring the gospel to you, doesn't change the fact that it is still good news nor does it make everyone who preaches the Word of God a false prophet. Learn to discern what is real, whether what they say and how they live lines up with the Word of God or not. But don't be so quick to disregard God's message to you because the vessel being used is imperfect for the Lord knows how to correct His own. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. What does it matter if people try to add to your affliction during times of struggle when God will always take of his own. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice!