Christians aren’t immune to loss. Sometimes our loss is a result of persecution or a symptom of our fallen world; other times we voluntarily go without for the sake of others. Regardless of the circumstances, loss can bring hardship and cause us to focus on our own needs: Why did this happen to me? What did I do wrong? What can I do to feel better? The biblical authors push us to fight this instinct. They instruct Christians to focus on serving
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