In the gospel we find the solution to both of these trials. In the gospel we learn that we are wicked to the core, not just un-deserving but ill-deserving. We discover that we can be the most successful person in history but in God's eyes we are no better than the lowliest of the low, the begger in the street. Our looks, money, talent, academics, fame all count for nothing. This is the message of the gospel and during our times of prosperity we use this as our smelling salts to wake us out of our sedation of worldly praise and bring about the humility that is right. The humility of knowing that all good gifts come from the Father above and in our prosperity we have a responsibility to use our riches wisly. But first and foremost we need to learn to give the first fruits of our prosperity to God.
On the other side of things in the gospel we learn that we are more loved than we ever could possibly imagine. We have been bought at a cost beyond worldly reconning. We understand that in God's plan there is never a plan B, there is nothing we can do to step outside of it. No lack of trying, no lack of opportunity, no lack of prosperity can spoil God's plan or will for our lives.
This is the message of the Gospel and we can use this in our times of adversity as smelling salts to wake us up from the depths of self pity and anxiety of the future. This Gospel truths bring about a righteous confidence through which we can step into the future.
Through this Gospel truth we become wise and when in times of favorable circumstances when doing the wrong thing has little or no consequence we humble ourselves through the gospel and pay the cost of holiness. Likewise in times of painful circumstances when doing the wrong thing is the easy option we affirm ouselves through the gospel and again pay the cost of holiness.
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