Round the Sphere Again: Purposes

Of Suffering
Thirty-six of God’s purposes in our suffering with scriptural proofs (Apologetics 315).

Of Work
More from Gene Veith on vocation (The Gospel Coalition Blog):

According to Luther, the purpose of every vocation is to love and serve one’s neighbor. The farmer tills the ground to provide food to sustain his neighbor’s life. The craftsman, the teacher, the lawyer—-indeed, everyone who occupies a place in the division of labor—-is providing goods and services that neighbors need. This is God’s providential ordering of society. But for a Christian, the service rendered can become animated with love.

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Comments

[Trisha]

Rebecca,
Your link on suffering is so timely. In just a few hours, my brother-in-law will be going in for surgery, having just been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Thank you for a very tangible way to encourage my sister and her family with the truth of God's Word.

[Rebecca]

I am so sorry that you (and your relatives) have to go through this. I've been through it, and it isn't pretty, but God is faithful.