Habitual Sin: 10 Best Ways to Overcome Customary Sin!

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Habitual Sin: 10 Best Ways to Overcome Customary Sin!

Habitual sin means a specific transgression that seems to be impossible to stop! A customary sin is common among people who prefer to get happiness from the usual sin than to patiently wait on to the LORD for eternal joy.

Are you going through some tough situations to stop a habitual sin in your life and you gave up? Hope you did not negotiate with the LORD by giving money to the church so that He can overlook your customary sin?

Or did you resolve to believe the false teaching that the grace through Jesus Christ endorses your wonting sin? I suffered so much from customary sin but I thank God for setting me free from the ‘sweet evil’.

Today’s message explains the danger and the practical steps that would give you permanent freedom from habitual sin.

Examples of Habitual Transgression

It is always one or two sins that you cannot let go and you decide to justify your habitual sin through excuses and misconception of some Bible passages. Examples of wonting sin is not limited to the list below:

1. Swindling people for the propagation of the gospel or selfishness

2. Lies; either the white or black one

3. Lust

4. Love of money

5. Watching erotic movies or flipping through the porn materials

6. Drunkenness

7. Drugs

8. Delights in masturbation

9. Destructive anger

10. Pride etc.

Does God Forgive Habitual Sin?

GOD cannot be mocked! A dedicated child of GOD cannot be holy now and joyfully become unholy in the next moment.

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.” (Galatians 6:7-8)

Someone with a habitual sin repeats the transgression often without remorse for enjoyment or to achieve a selfish outcome.

Yes! The LORD is ready to forgive if you confess and repent from your habitual sin. But a Christian with habitual sin is likened to a lukewarm person. Listen to God’s statement in the book of Revelation chapter 3 verse 15 and 16:

“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”

Please, don’t forget that GOD tests the heart of the sinner who asks for forgiveness, if He tests your heart and noticed you have intention to repeat the same sin tomorrow, He won’t fall into your deceit!

Job and King David were aware of this secret act of the LORD, so I want you to take this point seriously:

“You have tested my heart; and had visited me in the night; You have tried me and have found nothing; I have purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.” (Psalm 17:3)

The LORD loves you and He is ready to give you perfect freedom from sin if and only if you would give Him all your heart and strength.

“Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38)

Ten Bible Verses About Customary Sin

Habitual sin is so terrible that if you are not careful it blindfolds your eyes to see the revelation of righteousness because the Devil won’t stop deceiving you that since you are a Christian you would automatically gain heaven despite your habitual sin.

The Devil deceived me but I thank God that I was not dead before knowing the truth that Satan can speak to you like a loving Holy Spirit.

Some Bible verses that discourage habitual transgression include:

1. Romans chapter 12 verse 1 and 2

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

2. Hebrew chapter 6 verse 4 to 6

“For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come.

If they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.”

3. Hebrew chapter 9 verse 27

“And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.”

4. Colossians chapter 1 verse 21 and 22

“And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight.”

5. First Thessalonians chapter 4 verse 3 to 5

“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honour, not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God.”

6. First Peter chapter 1 verse 13 and 14

“Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance.”

7. First John chapter 2 verse 15 to 16

“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world–the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life–is not of the Father but is of the world.”

8. Romans chapter 6 verse 16

“Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?”

9. Matthew chapter 6 verse 24

“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”

10. James chapter 4 verse 4

“Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.”

10 Side-Effects of Habitual Sin

Customary sin might look beneficial and full of fun but from my personal experience the bottom line is disastrous to the body and soul. I thank God I was saved from committing suicide.

If your habitual sin makes you feel on top of the world today, then get prepared for the terrible explosion at the later end. Please I appeal to you to repent from the wonting sin best known to you before it is too late. Some of the side effects of habitual transgression are not limited to the following:

1. Misplacement of the First Love

2. Cold spiritual separation from the LORD

3. Regular argument with the Holy Spirit

4. Spiritual blindfold by the demons in charge of the habitual sin

5. Always full of Fear

6. No peace of mind anymore

7. Joy and happiness are always short-lived

8. Nightmares

9. Habitual sin makes you stay longer and makes you go farther than you want to.

10. Second Death.

Think about it; If Jesus Christ or the servant death arrives now and meet the habitual sin in you, it’s going to be a serious disaster because no room for repentance at that moment!

10 Steps to Overcome Habitual Sin?

1. Acknowledge the truth that the customary sin is a transgression that must stop in your life.

2. List your weaknesses that allows the wonting sin to be your king.

3. Sin springs up when you fall into temptation, so resist and flee with all your body and soul. (James 4:7)

4. Habitual sin is like a virus but recitation of the word of GOD is the only viable antivirus.

5. Have faith in the word of GOD recorded across the Bible.

6. Stop given excuses or blaming others for your habitual transgression – be determined to quit and God would help you!

7. Grace through Jesus Christ does not condone indiscipline, so give yourself to the LORD for spiritual training and you won’t regret it. (Hebrew 12:10-13)

8. Don’t be afraid of the things you would loss by dropping the customary sin but focus on the eternal benefits of a holy life. (Leviticus 12:1)

9. Set your mind to always think about Heaven and less about the debaucheries on earth. (Matthew 6:19-20)

10. You would overcome habitual transgression if you pray, read and meditate on the word of GOD daily. And, practicing the word of God is the Golden key that gives your spiritual breakthrough!

Habitual sin looks helpful but it is highly destructive. I followed the practical steps above and I became victorious. So, I recommend the powerful steps to you and I am sure you would share your testimonies and comments with us. May the LORD embrace you as you take the bold step to stop the customary sin today in Jesus’ name.

51 Bible Verses for Forgiveness of Sins

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51 Bible Verses for Forgiveness of Sins

Forgiveness of sins is a perfect virtue that gives peace to your mind. It is good to forgive because it quickly heals the offensive wound in you. GOD’s plan to forgive us sprang the course of Jesus Christ on earth!

I love this quote from Rick Warren: “And you know, when you’ve experienced grace and you feel like you’ve been forgiven, you’re a lot more forgiving of other people. You’re a lot more gracious to others.”

Today’s message extracts the bible verses for forgiveness of sins and if you meditate upon the passages then your heart would receive peace and joy.

20 Verses for Forgiveness of Sins in the Old Testament

1. “Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.” (Isaiah 55:7)

2. “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins.” (Isaiah 43:25)

3. “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” (Psalm 32:1)

4. “He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates friends.” (Proverbs 17:9)

5. “To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against Him.” (Daniel 9:9)

6. “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” (Isaiah 1:18)

7. “Iniquities prevail against me; As for our transgressions, you will provide atonement for them.” (Psalm 65:3)

8. “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12)

9. “For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.” (Psalm 86:5)

10. “Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in mercy. He will again have compassion on us, and will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.” (Micah 7:18-19)

11. “No more shall every man teach his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ for they all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more.” (Jeremiah 31:34)

12. “Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within them, and take the stony heart out of their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh, that they may walk in My statutes and keep My judgments and do them; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God.” (Ezekiel 11:19-20)

13. “Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O house of Israel?” (Ezekiel 18:31)

14. “I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions, And like a cloud, your sins. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.” (Isaiah 44:22)

15. “In those days and in that time,” says the LORD, “The iniquity of Israel shall be sought, but there shall be none; And the sins of Judah, but they shall not be found; For I will pardon those whom I preserve.” (Jeremiah 50:20)

16. “O Israel, hope in the LORD; For with the LORD there is mercy, and with Him is abundant redemption.” (Psalm 130:7)

17. “So, rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the LORD your God, For He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm” (Joel 2:13)

18. “Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil.” (Isaiah 1:16)

19. “Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say: ‘Return, backsliding Israel,’ says the LORD; ‘I will not cause My anger to fall on you. For I am merciful,’ says the LORD; ‘I will not remain angry forever.” (Jeremiah 3:12)

20. “Hide Your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:9-10)

31 New Testament Verses for Pardon

1. “And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.” (1John 2:2)

2. “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” (Hebrew 8:12)

3. “To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins.” (Acts 10:43)

4. “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” (1Peter 4:8)

5. “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” (Matthew 6:14)

6. “I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake.” (1John 2:12)

7. “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.” (Mark 11:25)

8. “Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.” (Luke 17:3)

9. “Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.” (Romans 12:17)

10. “Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, “leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:23-24)

11. “Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.” (Acts 17:30)

12. “Moreover, if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.” (Matthew 18:15)

13. “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” (James 5:16)

14. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)

15. “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)

16. “Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times? Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” (Matthew 18:21-22)

17. “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” (Luke 6:37)

18. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

19. “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1)

20. “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:13-14)

21. “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” (Acts 3:19)

22. “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12)

23. “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” (Matthew 6:14)

24. “Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” (Colossians 3:13)

25. “And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

26. “Now whom you forgive anything, I also forgive. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 2:10)

27. “And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood.” (Revelation 1:5)

28. “Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Saviour, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.” (Acts 5:31)

29. “Therefore, let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins.” (Acts 13:38)

30. “I will deliver you from the Jewish people, as well as from the Gentiles, to whom I now send you, ‘to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’” (Acts 26:17-18)

31. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1John 1:9)

The Lord’s Prayer: What is the Meaning of “Our Father in Heaven”?

Posted by May 16, 2021 Holy Word, Church 2 Comments
The Lord’s Prayer: What is the Meaning of “Our Father in Heaven”?

The Lord’s prayer was the response of Jesus Christ to His disciples who requested for His guide on how to pray. Our Father prayer is significant because it gives a clear picture of the expected relationship between you and the LORD.

Today’s message explains the in-depth meaning of the Lord’s prayer and how to apply the lessons for your prayer life.

What is the Meaning of the Lord’s Prayer?

Jesus’ teaching on prayers as recorded in the book of Luke chapter 11 means a template describing the best way to relate with the LORD and how to ask for the best from Him. The following points highlight the meaning of the Lord’s Prayer;

1. How to worship the LORD,

2. Embrace His Will,

3. Right things to ask from Him,

4. Significance of forgiveness and

5. Deliverance from the Devil.

Lord’s Prayer Verses in the Bible

You can find it recorded in the book of Luke and Matthew chapter 6 verse 9 to 13, but the verses below are written in the book of Luke chapter 11 verse 2 to 4:

“So, He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom comes. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

“Give us day by day our daily bread.”

“And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

Is Our Father Prayer a Template for Christians?

Some Bible scholars argue that the recitation of the prayer was strictly temporary for the disciples before the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Since, the bloody sacrifice of Jesus Christ had wiped away our sins at once, then repeating the Lord’s prayer every day (for forgiveness of sin) would contradict the salvation of Jesus Christ.

However, there are many lessons to learn as a guidance for your prayer lifestyle:

1. “Our Father in heaven”

It is wrong to start your prayers by mentioning the names of angels or by saying ‘god of your pastor’. The safest way to invite GOD to your communication is to call Him by His true name. Since you have a good relationship with the LORD through Jesus Christ, then you are His child and He is your Father.

2. “Hallowed be Your name”

It is good to start your prayers with worship and praise to the LORD.

3. “Your kingdom comes”

This is word of faith that connotes God’s presence in your life and in the place of communication.

4. “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”

Followers of Jesus Christ are under covenant to live a holy life and to obey the commandment of God only. You are not allowed to live on earth the way your carnal nature wants but your lifestyle must be strictly controlled by the LORD.

5. “Give us day by day our daily bread”

Don’t be worn out about your future plans because you don’t know when you would be called home. And, it is wise to take things easy because GOD is primarily interested in your daily provision.

Jesus says: “…Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble…” (Matthew 6:25-34)

6. “And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us”

If you confess and repent from your sins and accept Jesus Christ then you are free from the bondage of sin. This implies you don’t need to ask for forgiveness all the time, but if you fail to forgive those that sin against you then the blood of Jesus cannot work for you. Love your neighbour as you love yourself.

7. “And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one”

This prayer emphasizes the presence of the devil on earth and temptations comes from him. If the LORD leads your decisions every day, then you cannot fall into temptation and sin.

 Is the Lord’s prayer an eye opener to you today? Have you discovered something new about GOD’s expectation from you? Please share your comments with us.

30 Bible Verses for Breakthrough and Victory

Posted by May 12, 2021 Holy Word, Word of Faith 16 Comments
30 Bible Verses for Breakthrough and Victory

Bible verses for breakthrough give you a clearer picture of hope. And the scriptures strengthen your faith to show that it is possible for you to become victorious.

Today’s message highlights some bible verses you can read and meditate when you pray to the LORD for spiritual, physical or financial breakthrough.

15 Powerful verses for Breakthrough in the Old Testament

1. “And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever.” (Exodus 14:13)

2. “So, David went to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them there; and he said, “The LORD has broken through my enemies before me, like a breakthrough of water.” Therefore, he called the name of that place Baal Perazim.” (2Samuel 5:20)

3. “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is from Me,” Says the LORD.” (Isaiah 54:17)

4. “For the Lord had caused the army of the Syrians to hear the noise of chariots and the noise of horses-the noise of a great army; so, they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel has hired against us the kings of the Hittites and the kings of the Egyptians to attack us!”” (2Kings 7:6)

5. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

6. “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)

7. “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater, So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:10-11)

8. “Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19)

9. “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” (Psalm 100:4)

10. “The LORD will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.” (Deuteronomy 28:12)

11. “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1)

12. “Honor the LORD with your possessions, and with the first fruits of all your increase; So, your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. (Proverbs 3:9-10)

13. “Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established. Do not turn to the right or the left; Remove your foot from evil.” (Proverb 4:26-27)

14. “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)

15. “A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you.?” (Psalm 91:7)

15 Strong Scriptures for Victory in the New Testament

1. “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.” (2 Corinthians 10:4)

2. “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesian 6:11)

3. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32)

4. “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” (Matthew 11:12)

5. “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”” (Hebrew 13:5)

6. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

7. “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” (1John 5:14)

8. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)

9. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

10. “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” (John 14:12)

11. “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” (James 1:12)

12. “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” (Luke 10:19)

13. “For with God nothing will be impossible.” (Luke 1:37)

14. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

15. “So, then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17)

If you read and meditate on the bible verses for breakthrough above then I assure you victory in all your ways by the authority of the LORD in Jesus name – Amen.

Bad Things: Why Does God Allow Suffering for Christians?

Posted by May 7, 2021 Holy Word, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
Bad Things: Why Does God Allow Suffering for Christians?

Are you perplex when bad things happen to you or you undergo sufferings because you are a Christian? You might be confused when you see unpleasant things happening to good people! When I experienced similar situation, I was also confused and it nearly affected my faith, but God told me the reasons.

I would share the response GOD gave to me when I went through bad things and I hope it would help you as well.

I lost two kids within the interval of four years and the pains was just too much for me. Each experience is so bad that I did all I could but it was bound to happen.

Did Jesus Christ say ‘no suffering for Christians’?

Many preachers made us to believe that once we accept Jesus Christ, then no more suffering, no occurrence of bad things but all about us would be happiness. My experience as a Christian proves them wrong and I want you to be careful of such deceit.

Life on earth is all about good and bad and every inhabitant would go through various degrees of these two features.

No scriptural reference told us of permanent happiness on earth as claimed by the false preachers in our churches!

1. Jesus Christ said that all things won’t be easy as expected;

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33)

2. Apostle Peter admonished us to endure sufferings;

“…Therefore, let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator” (Please read all verses in First Peter chapter 4)

3. Bro Paul shared his bad times with the Corinthians;

“…who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble… For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ” (Second Corinthians chapter 1)

The list is endless but I want to emphasize that salvation through Jesus Christ does not absolutely stop you from suffering on earth but it saves you perfectly from joining those that would suffer forever in the lake of fire.

Can You Blame God for Bad Things?

Many became atheist due to this matter! But you cannot blame God because He is unquestionable and does not make mistake.

You can’t blame Him for bad things like death because it is an unchangeable programme in creature and He never told you that death is for the oldies, it was some of our preachers that deceived us.

You cannot blame God for the few reasons below:

1. Bad things started on earth when the first parents disobeyed a simple instruction. So, God was not originator of bad things, HE wants good things for us but Adam and Eve would never obey simple commandment. (Genesis chapter 3)

2. The presence of the Devil on earth made a multiplying effect of unpleasant conditions on earth. His target is to push everyone on earth to reject and curse GOD so that he would have many companions to the eternal place of punishment.

“Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.” (Revelation 12:12)

3. The Righteous Judge is watching and waiting for the right time to bring an end to the first two points above which brought bad things to earth.

“…’Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?’… Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, “First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.”” (Matthew 13:24-30)

From my bad experience I noticed it is not the joy of the LORD to see me go through bad times, so HE comforts me…that’s the truth…HE mends me when I am disintegrated…Glory be to the LORD for my life today!

I cannot blame GOD for any unwanted situation in my life because I know HIM, I know how HE feels when I am down, HE condoles me and encourage me to be strong to the end…HE restores me!! It’s not GOD’s fault that bad things happen to you.

Why Bad Conditions Happen to Christians?

1. The Devil Restlessly Pollutes the Earth

Yes, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ had delivered us from eternal curse, but Satan is still much around attacking us.

“And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.”

(Revelation 12:17)

2. GOD Does not Abuse His Power Over You

You find yourself in trouble sometimes due to your wrong choice. Since you know the good from the bad, don’t expect GOD to shout from heaven to stop you from the risky choice you insisted to follow. Also, the sorrow you shared from your loved ones might be as a result of their disobedience to simple rules.

3. Political Powers

Christians suffer when the political leaders in the world takes an ungodly policy.

4. Environmental disaster

Hurricane, earthquake, floods, fire and the likes are phenomenon that can’t be ruled out of life.

5. Pandemic

The hygiene failure or evil implication of a small region can spread all over the world. Can we blame God of such scenario?

Six Steps to Take when Bad Things Happen

1. Weep to flush out stress hormones but don’t be wiped away.

2. Stop accusing GOD but ask for solutions.

3. Pray to God for His role in the matter and for proper understanding.

4. Find out the source and cause of the trouble; if the cause was avoidable then forgive yourself or the offender, but if the bad thing is beyond your control, then let it be…

5. In the case of loss of lives, console yourself through the word of God and remember that we are bound to die (so, God is not wicked to your lost one) because He had never told us that there is an age group that cannot die anytime.

6. Learn from the hard times and move forward.

Bad things are embedded in every day existence as mentioned by Jesus Christ in the Lord’s prayer model, but you can survive them always. Let your faith in GOD be stronger when you go through hard times because HE would surely restore you.

May the LORD deliver us from the evil of the day in Jesus’ name – Amen.