{"id":8051,"date":"2024-03-26T19:27:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T00:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=8051"},"modified":"2024-03-26T21:08:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T02:08:12","slug":"2024s_pl_9_ia_content_3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/2024s_pl_9_ia_content_3\/","title":{"rendered":"\u548c\u5e73\u4e0e\u7231 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8051\" class=\"elementor elementor-8051\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-825eebd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"825eebd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-14554de4\" data-id=\"14554de4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-690d4c56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"690d4c56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8051#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8051#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 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The suffering that comes from disobedience may feel harsh, yet it&#8217;s rooted in love, designed to draw us closer to His holiness. <i>&#8220;For whom the Lord loves He chastens,&#8221; says Hebrews 12:5-6<\/i>, and this discipline is proof of our status as His children.<\/p><p>Chastisement is twofold in its benefits: it corrects us, making us legitimate heirs, and it improves aspects of our character that we cannot change ourselves. It&#8217;s painful to fall short, but through this, God shapes us to share in His holiness. The journey is not just about enduring pain; it&#8217;s learning that our struggles often serve a higher purpose.<\/p><p>Misfortunes aren&#8217;t always punitive; sometimes, they reveal God&#8217;s work within us, just as Jesus taught when he healed a blind man not because of sin, but so &#8220;that the work of God should be revealed in him&#8221; (John 9:3). And as Habakkuk wrestled with the idea of a just God using Babylon to chastise Judah, he eventually understood that God&#8217;s ways are righteous and His decisions sovereign, even if they confound human reasoning.<\/p><p>My journey mirrors that of Habakkuk&#8217;s\u2014from questioning God&#8217;s methods to trusting in His ultimate plan. It&#8217;s a path marked by trials that aren&#8217;t merely obstacles but instruments that refine our faith, akin to Job\u2019s endurance, which highlighted God\u2019s mercy and compassion. This understanding redefines the hardships we face, from long-term illnesses to daily struggles, as opportunities to trust in God&#8217;s greater plan.<\/p><p>Enduring trials qualifies us for the Kingdom of God and reminds us of the impermanence of our earthly lives in comparison to the eternal life promised. The Lord\u2019s mercy is not simply about responding to our pleas; it&#8217;s a transformative guidance that unfolds His purpose for us. Accepting His decisions is a lesson in faith and submission, teaching us that our true strength lies in enduring with trust in His will.<\/p><p><b>4N550 Church Road<br \/><\/b><b>Bensenville,\u00a0<abbr title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>\u00a060106<br \/><\/b><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>\u00a0Google Maps<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>For online streaming, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p>For regular service hours, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\">click here<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p><p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refined by His Love: The Purpose of God\u2019s Chastisement In my spiritual sojourn, I&#8217;ve come to understand the complex nature of God&#8217;s love, particularly through the lens of His chastisement. 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