Why do bad things happen (2/4)

And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also… Acts 5:32

Then Peter asked, “Ananias, why has Satan so gained control of your heart that you lied to the Holy Spirit and retained part of the sale price of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not belong to you? And after it was sold, were not the proceeds yours? What caused you to contrive this scheme? You have lied not to men but to God.” Acts 5:3-4	But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. lying money honesty
And we are witnesses to these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him. Acts 5:32	And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. obedience Spirit receiving

Through him all things came into existence, and without him there was nothing. That which came to be. John 1:3	All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. Word of God creation life
I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. John 15:11	These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. joy Jesus blameless
The end of all things is near. Therefore, lead disciplined lives and be watchful in prayer. 1 Peter 4:7	But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. second coming end times rest
For our eyes are fixed not on what is seen but rather on that which cannot be seen. What is visible is transitory; what is invisible is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18	While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. eternal life materialism understanding
Jesus looked at them and said, “For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26	But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. miracles salvation understanding
Rather, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33	But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. righteousness food kingdom
Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with your whole heart, considering the great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24	Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. awe serving heart
That is why you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, and they devote themselves to this service. Romans 13:6	For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. honesty money greed
Jesus looked at them and said, “For men it is impossible, but not for God. For God all things are possible.” Mark 10:27	And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. miracles salvation Jesus
O Lord, you are my God. I will exalt you and praise your name, for you have accomplished wonderful things, formulated in ages past, faithful and sure. Isaiah 25:1	O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. reliability God worship
But who am I, and what are your people, that we should be able to do this? All things belong to you, and everything that we have given you is from your hand. 1 Chronicles 29:14	But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee. money giving dependence
What then can we say in response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31	What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? God encouragement protection
Jesus answered them, “Amen, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what has been done to this fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will be accomplished.” Matthew 21:21	Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. faith speaking miracles
Abba, Father, for you all things are possible. Take this cup from me. Yet not my will but yours be done. Mark 14:36	Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. easter Father Jesus
We know that God makes all things work together for good for those who love him and who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28	And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. love God calling
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this. 1 Thessalonians 5:24	Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. calling faithfulness Word of God
Therefore, you have no excuse, whoever you may be, when you pass judgment on others. For in judging others you condemn yourself, since you are doing the same things. Romans 2:1	Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. righteousness judgment neighbor
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13	These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. eternal life faith Jesus
Call to me and I will answer you and reveal to you great and mysterious secrets about which you are unaware. Jeremiah 33:3	Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. prayer understanding listening
The one who gives this testimony says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20	He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Jesus second coming end times
Finally, brethren, let your minds be filled with whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, whatever is excellent, whatever is worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8	Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. truth righteousness thoughts
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39	For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. love mediator death
He reveals deep and hidden mysteries and knows what lies in the darkness, for light dwells with him. Daniel 2:22	He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him. almighty sin evil

One day, as Jesus was passing through a field of grain on the Sabbath, his disciples began to pick some heads of grain as they walked along. The Pharisees said to him, “Behold, why are your disciples doing what is forbidden on the Sabbath?” He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God when Abiathar was high priest and ate the sacred bread that only the priests were permitted to eat, and he shared it with his companions.” Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. That is why the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”

And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful? And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him? How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him? And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.