How do we know that loss can be a gain in God's plan?
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God often uses loss to redirect us to greater spiritual blessings, assuring us that true gain comes from Him.
The theme of loss leading to gain is woven throughout Scripture. In Philippians 3, the Apostle Paul speaks of counting all things as loss for the excellency of knowing Christ (Philippians 3:7-8). Likewise, in the account of Amaziah in 2 Chronicles 25, he hesitated to follow God's command due to fears of loss, yet he was reassured that the Lord is able to give much more than what may seem lost (2 Chronicles 25:9). This principle signifies that what the world regards as loss—material possessions, relationships based on godlessness—is often replaced by spiritual richness and deeper knowledge of Christ.
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