Affliction in the life of the believer Psalm 118 v 18 - The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over to death.
1. Its divine source - "the LORD .." 2. Its limited severity - ".. chastened me sore: but He hath not given me over to death." 3. Its desired effect - 2 Samuel ch 12 v 13, 14 repentance & John ch 9 v 3 God's glory |