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What does the Bible say about our misery?

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The Bible teaches that our misery serves a necessary purpose in understanding God's grace and salvation.

In Colossians 1, Paul writes to the saints about the importance of recognizing our feelings of misery and discouragement as part of the Christian experience. Our earthly trials and negative experiences are necessary to deepen our understanding of hope, faith, and reliance on God's grace through Jesus Christ. By acknowledging our struggles, we prepare our hearts to appreciate the salvation that is freely offered to us and recognize our desperate need for a Savior.
Scripture References: Colossians 1:5, 1 Peter 1:21, Lamentations 3:24

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Our Misery Is Necessary
Luke Coffey · Jan 2, 2022
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