Romans 8.28- And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
This almost seems like a staple verse for Christianity. The verse that picks us up when we are feeling down, and gives us hope when it seems that we have none. For those purposes this verse is absolutely excellent. However, there are two prerequisites to this verse.
The first is, for those who love God. Since Sunday school, everyone has known that Jesus loves them. Hence the nursery rhyme, Jesus Loves Me. But it means something else for someone to Love the Lord. To love the Lord means that you live your life completely for Him, because He died to save you, and He abides with you and you in Him, therefore you are sold out for and to Him.
Without loving Him, I know this may step on some toes, but Romans 8.28 does not apply to you. The other part of this verse, being called according to His Purpose, will be covered later but again, without it, this promise does not apply to you. Love the Lord, for He loves you.
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