Free Choice
Why did sin come into the world?
Man freely chose to disobey God.
How does the fallen world affect us? (give one example)
thinking, culture, behavior, sense of right and wrong
What do we have to resist?
temptation
What does Christianity believe about suffering?
consequence of sin or a way to transform us to do good
What are one of the two different kinds of suffering?
emotional or spiritual
Why didn’t God create a world where we would choose what’s right every time?
There would be no true love or fellowship?
What have we all done?
sinned and fell short of the Glory of God
What do we have to do to resist the forces of evil?
stand firm in our faith
What does Islam believe about suffering?
build strength or resilience or brings you a step closer to repentance
What is one example of emotional suffering?
anxiety, depression, irritability, anger, or guilt
What was man given?
the freedom to choose to obey God and His blessing
What was creation subjected to?
frustration
How does Satan use our suffering?
as isolation to draw us away from God
What does Hinduism believe about suffering?
guides the soul to learn detachment, reduce ego, or achieves liberation
What is one example of spiritual suffering?
crisis of faith, separation from religious practice, loss of hope, or spiritual conflict