Question 28

What advantage is it to us to know that God has created, and by his providence doth still uphold all things.

That we may be patient in adversity;^a thankful in prosperity;^b and that in all things, which may hereafter befall us, we place our firm trust in our faithful God and Father,^c that nothing shall separate us from his love;^d since all creatures are so in his hand, that without his will they cannot so much as move.^e

1. a. Romans 5:3; Psalm 39:10

   Romans 5:3

   ^5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

   ^5:3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

   Psalm 39:10

   ^39:10 Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.

   ^39:10 Remove Your scourge from me; I am perishing by the force of Your hand.

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2. b. Deuteronomy 8:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:18

   Deuteronomy 8:10

   ^8:10 When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the Lord thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

   ^8:10 When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you.

   1 Thessalonians 5:18

   ^5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

   ^5:18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

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3. c. Romans 5:3–6

   Romans 5:3–6

   ^5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; ^5:4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: ^5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. ^5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

   ^5:3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; ^5:4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. ^5:5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. ^5:6 For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

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4. d. Romans 8:38–39

   Romans 8:38–39

   ^8:38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, ^8:39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

   ^8:38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, ^8:39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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5. e. Job 1:12; 2:6; Matthew 8:31; Isaiah 10:15

   Job 1:12

   ^1:12 And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord.

   ^1:12 "Very well," said the LORD to Satan. "Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself." Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.

   Job 2:6

   ^2:6 And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life.

   ^2:6 "Very well," said the LORD to Satan. "He is in your hands, but you must spare his life."

   Matthew 8:31

   ^8:31 So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.

   ^8:31 So the demons begged Jesus, "If You drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs."

   Isaiah 10:15

   ^10:15 Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it were no wood.

   ^10:15 Does an axe raise itself above the one who swings it? Does a saw boast over him who saws with it? It would be like a rod waving the one who lifts it, or a staff lifting him who is not wood!

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