There is a second thing that Satan will use to weaken your faith and your resolve. It is the mystery of God’s sovereignty. In those moments when life is difficult and suffering is near, he will come to you and say, “Where is your God now?” or, “I thought God loved you. Would a loving God let this happen to you?” or, “Maybe God has abandoned you; maybe his promises aren’t trustworthy after all,” or, “Maybe God doesn’t have the power to help you that he said he had.” Once again, your best defense against these attacks is the doctrine of justification. Because of what Jesus has done for you,
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