Why You Need Afflictions | Psalm 119:67 | Rev. Ryan Denton | Lubbock Reformed Church скачать в хорошем качестве

Why You Need Afflictions | Psalm 119:67 | Rev. Ryan Denton | Lubbock Reformed Church

#theology #sermon #bible #sundayservice #affliction The sermon centers on the redemptive purpose of affliction in the life of a believer, drawing from Psalm 119:67 to illustrate how suffering, though painful, serves as a divine instrument of spiritual refinement. It emphasizes that before affliction, the human heart is prone to wander from God, enslaved by pride and self-reliance, but through trials, God humbles and redirects the believer toward obedience and dependence on Him. The preacher underscores that affliction is not random or punitive but a manifestation of God’s loving discipline—like a father correcting his children for their good—designed to produce holiness, perseverance, and fruitfulness in the believer’s life. Rooted in Scripture from Hebrews, 2 Corinthians, and the life of Christ, the message calls for a posture of surrender, trust, and humility, assuring that Christ, who endured suffering Himself, is present with and intercedes for His people in every trial, offering hope and strength to both believers and those still outside of Christ.