\nAlmost every time I hear a minister teach the following verse, the wrong message is preached. to clarify, I <\/p>\n
will show you the same verse taken from two different versions of the bible.\n<\/p>\n
\nAnd we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according <\/p>\n
to his purpose.
\nRomans 8:28 (KJV)\n<\/p>\n
\nAnd we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to <\/p>\n
his purpose.
\nRomans 8:28 (NIV)\n<\/p>\n
\nCan you see the difference in meaning conveyed by these two versions? The KJV teaches that all things work <\/p>\n
together for our good. Most Christians understand this to mean that regardless of the event, God was in <\/p>\n
control and ultimately, good will come from it.\n<\/p>\n
\nIn the NIV rendering of the verse, we see a different message. This version teaches us that in all things God <\/p>\n
works for good. This does not imply that everything which takes place is intended for good, nevertheless, God <\/p>\n
does everything possible to use it that way.\n<\/p>\n
\nLet’s take a closer look at this verse. If we get this one right, lots of other scriptures will make sense. <\/p>\n
\nThere are two layers of understanding involved.
\nFirst, we must consider the context. This section of scripture outlines that because God knew who would accept <\/p>\n
salvation through Jesus Christ, he arranged things so that they would share in his inheritance. Therefore, <\/p>\n
when the scripture speaks of ALL THINGS it refers to those things which God initiates. Many things <\/p>\n
which occur in this world are not part of God’s plan. People often say that they want to live according to the <\/p>\n
will of God, yet they fail to make the connection that if it is possible to live outside that will, then <\/p>\n
someone or something else can be in control of an event.\n<\/p>\n
\nThe second point is that because God is all good, he always works for good in every situation. Therefore, no <\/p>\n
matter who initiates an event, God will strive to get something positive and fruitful from it. He may do it so <\/p>\n
well, that you may think it was his plan all along.\n<\/p>\n
\nPart of the deception of Satan is to get people to believe that God initiates evil to bring forth something <\/p>\n
good. The acceptance of this lie is what enables the devil to do evil works without opposition. You can read <\/p>\n
much more detail on this topic in my book.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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