About this episode
This episode discusses the resilience of the godly in the face of adversity, drawing on biblical verses to illustrate the theme of overcoming struggles through faith.
“The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.” Proverbs 24:16 NLT “We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies. Yes, we live under constant danger of death because we serve Jesus, so that the life of Jesus will be evident in our dying bodies. So we live in the face of death, but this has resulted in eternal life for you.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-12 NLT “The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.” Psalms 34:19 NLT “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalms 37:23-24 NLT “You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again and lift me up from the depths of the earth.” Psalms 71:20 NLT…
People in this episode
Host: Damaris Evans
Topics covered
- resilience
- faith
- suffering
- spiritual growth
- overcoming adversity
Keywords
- resilience
- faith
- suffering
- spirituality
- overcoming
- adversity
- scripture
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Godly may Trip Seven Times, Proverbs, 2 Corinthians, Psalms, Micah
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