tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400340423678181828.post6751087590347350496..comments2023-10-04T18:01:43.464-05:00Comments on Dads Teach the Bible: The Destructiveness of ClichésMike Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971102076711413290noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400340423678181828.post-25219713550142298482015-02-22T21:41:49.962-06:002015-02-22T21:41:49.962-06:00Not only don't they help, they hurt. At least...Not only don't they help, they hurt. At least that''s what they usually do for me. The Word of God should brings hope and comfort at such times (Rom.15:5). The Apostle Paul was referring to the O.T. but for us that includes the entire Bible. If I fail to give hope to my friends in distress, no matter how it looks it's not the Word of God (assuming the other is receptive which is often not the case). <br />Perhaps one reason I struggle with God's answers is that can give comfort is they usually need to be accepted and maybe acted upon by faith. I know Christ is with me, I know the resurrection is coming and it gives me great hope and even joy despite the gaping wound in my soul from my soul-mate and beloved wife's death six weeks ago. It's by faith, not sight (or in this case, feeling).chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631165961382647198noreply@blogger.com