What does the Bible say about losing?
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The Bible teaches that seasons of losing and hardship do not place God’s people beyond his care, but call them to trust his faithful provision and wisdom. First Corinthians 10:13 assures believers that God is faithful in temptation and provides a way to endure. Isaiah 11:2 points to the Spirit resting on the promised Messiah, who rules with wisdom, understanding, counsel, and strength. Matthew 18:10 reminds us that the Lord values even the lowly and watches over them. Though believers may suffer real losses in this fallen world, Christ is present, God’s purposes are good, and no trial can finally separate his people from his love.
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- 1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
- Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of Yahweh shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh.
- Matthew 18:10
See that you don't despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
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