Why Do Christians Experience Adversity

Adversity faced by Christians is viewed as being permitted by God, indicating a reliance on His grace and guidance for overcoming challenges.

Transformation in Christ is a concept that embodies the journey of a Christian to emulate Jesus, through righteousness, holiness, and sanctification, reflecting His teachings in their everyday lives. Rylee Meek and Christian Edwards, two individuals with a deep-rooted faith, share their perspectives on this spiritual metamorphosis. Meek posits that transformation is contingent upon surrendering to Christ as the Lord and Savior, and actively seeking a deeper relationship with Him. He underscores the importance of discipleship, discipline, and a kingdom mindset. For Meek, adversity and challenges are quintessential components of the refining process that transforms a believer into a new creation. On the other hand, Edwards echoes the sentiment of surrendering to Jesus as the Savior and Lord. He emphasizes the importance of pursuing righteousness, holiness, and sanctification, viewing discipleship as a discipline that requires a shift in mindset towards eternal goals. Edwards acknowledges that hardships and adversity are necessary elements forging believers into who they are meant to be in Christ, highlighting the critical role of the Holy Spirit in enabling believers to resist temptation, overcome struggles, and experience transformation.

The transformation into a Disciple requires humility and surrender to God's will, which leads to a shift from judgment to grace, forgiveness, and profound spiritual growth.

Takeaways
-Adversity in the Christian life is seen as filtered through God Himself, with hardships being permitted by Him.

-The pursuit of righteousness, holiness, and sanctification is essential in becoming more like Jesus.

-The Bible serves as an operating manual for life, guiding individuals in making decisions, facing challenges, and understanding the purpose of their struggles through the lens of faith.

-Experiencing God's discipline and chastening is essential for growth and maturity in one's faith.

-Paul demonstrates the ability to love even those who hate him, reflecting the agape love of God and Jesus' teachings.

-Being a witness for Christ is crucial for every believer, regardless of their vocation or role.

-Believers are encouraged to become partakers of God's divine nature, allowing them to reflect Jesus in their daily lives.

Quotes
"We are called to not just make converts of Christ, not to make just even followers, but we are called to make disciples. Right. And disciples, uh, coming from discipline. Right. It's like we're going to be disciplined followers of Jesus." - Rylee Meek

"Because if you're in the family, you're gonna go through it. It's a guarantee. And thank God for that. Because how else will we grow?" - Christian Edwards

"I'm here to win. I'm going to, I'm going to run this race as, as to win." - Rylee Meek

"Love is not acceptance of anything. There's a lot of what Paul did was, like, correction. Like, what are you doing? Wake up. Wake up." - Rylee Meek

"Every promise of God is within an arm's reach, but not always in our hand, because that's the conditional part. We have to actually grab it. We have to do our part." - Christian Edwards

"It takes you, as you mentioned, being able to grab ahold of that in humbling ourselves and be willing to let God fill that hole and to fill that hardness of heart." - Rylee Meek

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