All pain, in its ultimate form, is caused by God. The righteous individual understands that although it may have been intended for evil, God has the ability to turn it into something good. This allows us to comprehend our connection to our faith, as we navigate through pain that has been ordained by a higher power. Pain, according to God's plan, serves as a means to encourage and strengthen us through the use of grace. Therefore, as sinners who have been justified by grace, we should not feel condemned, even when we make unwise choices under the influence of pain. It is important to recognize that without hope, we will never fully comprehend the inescapability of temptation during times of pain. However, since we do not seek to rid ourselves of pain through our own actions, we do not place ourselves in a position of condemnation.In order to avoid being criticized, we should only concern ourselves with those who have not received forgiveness through grace and those who do not comprehend the concept of grace. As we are encouraged to share our burdens with our caring Father, any resistance we face in regards to criticism is directed towards those who are carrying the weight of unfulfilled hope. Just like the Apostle, we do not wish for anyone to endure the pain we have experienced, and thus we seek refuge in God's design, protected from accusations.Due to the fact that our battles are not with physical beings, but with the great Accuser, the scorn we face is a result of his influence. Our faith lies in finding solace and protection in Him, as He has the ability to turn our troubles into something beneficial for us and reflective of His magnificence. Resisting this scorn is a crucial aspect of our belief that He has our best interests in mind during times of temptation. It serves as a reminder that when we experience pain, we will also encounter rejection and ridicule from others. If we were capable of resisting temptation on our own, we would never be accused of relying on Him or feeling alone in trusting His sovereign plan. Furthermore, since He has assured us of His comforting presence, we can share our pain with Him, approaching Him as individuals who have no independent ability to resist. Knowing that we can lean on His powerful love for His children reassures us that His voice will not be one of accusation.He assures us that if we turn to Him and entrust the judgment and criticism of others to Him, He will bear that burden and rescue us from all our troubles. The trials and difficulties we face in life often harden our hearts and overwhelm us. Our own suffering leads us to build up a guarded and burdened heart, beyond our capacity to handle. However, when we learn how to pray to Him, we can release our trials and pain to Him because He listens to our pleas. His response is not silent or passive, as He has promised to work through our prayers. Therefore, the pain and criticism we endure are ways in which He demonstrates His love for us by acknowledging and responding to our cries. When He rescues us, He affirms His faithfulness, and we understand that scorn comes from the wicked.
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