Episode 63 -- Spiritual Combat c38.2 -- Embracing Challenges Permitted by God

2021-05-24

Can I really see the harsh and even evil things people do (and I do!) as part of God’s Providence? Yes. In this episode, we look at a 2nd consideration for why we should be eager to look for opportunities to grow in virtue. We look at how all things happen under the Providence of God. Last episode we looked at the human will. God wants us to cooperate in our salvation. We have to will what God wills. Crosses and tribulations are valuable from the point of view of o...

Can I really see the harsh and even evil things people do (and I do!) as part of God’s Providence? Yes.

In this episode, we look at a 2nd consideration for why we should be eager to look for opportunities to grow in virtue. We look at how all things happen under the Providence of God.

Last episode we looked at the human will. God wants us to cooperate in our salvation. We have to will what God wills. Crosses and tribulations are valuable from the point of view of our will because they really make us work. They make us do violence to our feelings and choose to follow God. This is a kind of spiritual workout that stretches us and makes us grow in the love of God.

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