Transformation Through Suffering (Part 2)

Cultivating Christian CharacterSteve Gregg
In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the role of suffering in shaping one's character, arguing that humility is a trait that rarely develops without experiencing affliction. He suggests that suffering can provide testimony to God's power and reminds listeners that even Jesus himself suffered. According to Gregg, faith in God's unseen plan can transform one's sufferings into something altogether different and beneficial for growth and development, and that ultimately God's hand chooses our path, and we must accept it with an appointment rather than disappointment.
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Transformation Through Suffering (Part 1)
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Steve Gregg discusses the theme of suffering as a means of transformation in Christian character according to 2 Corinthians 3:18. Gregg emphasizes the
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