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Ray Evans • April 13, 2020
This very popular scripture is meant to give solace to those who are going through difficult times. 

It's like saying, "There's a reason why this is happening, but God is going to make something good come of it. 

Bunk. 

God does not temp with evil (James 1:13)  In reality, most bad things are simply the result of bad choices.

This scripture really has nothing to do with why bad things happen to good people.  It's explaining the synergy of God's ways...how God's ways work together for good to them that love God; those who "walk in my ways and obey my voice."  It's not for everyone, but then, the Bible is not for everyone...it's God's instruction manual for his children.

Most preachers finish the quote with: "to them who are called according to his purpose;" but the scripture actually reads "to them who are "the" called according to his purpose." leaving out the word "the" alters the meaning.

"The called," is the word "Kletos" in the Greek; it means "invited."  So the scripture actually reads, "To them who are "invited" according to his purpose."  It may seem like semantics, but "called" is general, "invited" is specific.

This scripture does not apply to everyone...so don't be disappointed if things don't turn out as you think they should.  It's not a lack of faith or patience...it's a lack of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Not everyone is a child of God, or "invited."  I realize this runs contrary to common belief that we are all "God's chilen," but that is simply a myth, lie or misconception.  Only those who have the Spirit of God are the children of God.

If you haven't been reborn Spiritually, you won't understand anything in scripture.  As Jesus said, to see or enter the kingdom, "Ye must be born again."

Until you're reborn Spiritually...noting else matters.

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