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How do we know that God uses human actions for His purposes?

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Scripture reveals that God utilizes human actions—both good and evil—to fulfill His eternal purposes, as exemplified in the story of Joseph.

The biblical narrative frequently demonstrates how God can work through the choices and actions of individuals, both righteous and wicked, to accomplish His sovereign plans. In Joseph's case, the animosity and conspiracy of his brothers were intended for harm, yet God transformed those very actions to ensure Joseph's rise, which ultimately led to the preservation of many lives during famine (Genesis 50:20). This duality of man's intent versus God's intent offers profound insight into the reality of divine sovereignty. Romans 8:28 reaffirms this truth, asserting that 'all things work together for good to them that love God,' evidencing that God actively uses human free will and even opposition to fulfill His redemptive narrative.
Scripture References: Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28

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