The Bible says in Isaiah 53:6, “All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own” (NLT).
We have all broken God’s laws. We have all rebelled by sins, transgressions, and iniquities. And that’s why nothing works correctly — your marriage, your health, your finances, your body, your relationships. Nothing works correctly, because sin broke everything.
When you understand why life in the world is so hard, you’re no longer going to be surprised by it. You’re not going to be surprised when things don’t go your way. You’re not going to be surprised when plans don’t pan out. You’re not going to be surprised when things actually go bad. And you will be able to handle the hard times of life much more easily.
So why is life so hard? Why do we suffer? Why is everything a battle? The answer is that rebellion against God broke everything.
Talk about it:
– Why do you think this answer to the cause of the world’s problems is not enough for non-believers and even some believers?
– Think of a time when you followed your own way instead of God’s. What was the result?
