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Can We Always Know the Purposes of Providence? Philemon 15–17, Part 3
From Look at the Book by Desiring God
May 30, 2026
About this episode The episode discusses the importance of faith and humility in understanding and communicating God's providence as exemplified by Paul.
Reading God’s providence rightly takes great faith in the power and wisdom of God, and communicating it kindly takes great humility. Paul displays both.
Topics covered providence faith wisdom humility communication Christianity
Keywords providence faith wisdom humility Paul Christianity communication
Mentioned in this episode Books & works: Philemon
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