Happiness vs. Holiness

by Chuck Gianotti | IMHO Blog

“Our dear Lord knows best, and may not act according to our understanding … He does not always have an easy, pleasant path for us … but He does always have a good path for us – even if that path involves suffering… His goal is NOT our earthly ‘happiness’ … His goal is our eternal holiness in Christ!” Peter Kerr commenting on Romans 8:28

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