Romans 8:28 is most often used to support the Joseph Principle, “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose.” This is true—absolutely true. But to freely interchange the word “good” in that verse with the world’s definition of success is a gross misinterpretation. Yes, God works all—even our suffering—for our good, but the end result may well look different than you had hoped. Will you still trust God if your “good” is to go on embracing obscurity—living in simplicity and devotion to Him—your entire life? What if your
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