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Suffering is unavoidable. How we view it changes us. Chip shows how to turn suffering into a tool God uses to make us the people we long to be.

Life’s race: The problem isn’t running the race, but passing on the baton. -1 Cor. 9, 2 Cor. 4

Five core values we must pass on to the next generation

1. Suffer well

2. Work unto the Lord

3. Manage their wealth wisely

4. Make wise decisions

5. Live grace-filled lives

Transferable Concept #1: Teach them to SUFFER well.

A theology of suffering

  • Life is hard, but God is GOOD! -Jn. 16:33, Ps. 84:11
  • Life is unjust, but God is SOVEREIGN! -Lk. 13, Ro. 8:28
  • Old Testament roots -Ge. 37-50
  • Biblical profiles: Joseph, Jesus
  • New Testament command -1 Pt. 2:21-23

How to grow through suffering

1. Teach them to face it; to identify what they are CONCERNED about

2. PRAY honestly about it

3. Help them to share WHERE they are suffering with someone they trust

4. Help them align specific SCRIPTURE with their specific situation

Life message: SUFFERING is normal!

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