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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2025 · 6 MIN

Bearing the Cross with Patience

from Hearts Aflame · host Dustin Benge

In "A Golden Chain," William Perkins teaches that affliction is not accidental but divinely appointed for the believer’s good. The cross we bear is given by God’s providence, designed to humble us, refine us, and draw us closer to Him. Suffering is not meaningless—it is a mark of adoption, a tool for sanctification, and a path to eternal glory. This episode explores the biblical call to patiently endure suffering, understanding its purpose, and finding strength in Christ. 

In "A Golden Chain," William Perkins teaches that affliction is not accidental but divinely appointed for the believer’s good. The cross we bear is given by God’s providence, designed to humble us, refine us, and draw us closer to Him. Suffering is not meaningless—it is a mark of adoption, a tool for sanctification, and a path to eternal glory. This episode explores the biblical call to patiently endure suffering, understanding its purpose, and finding strength in Christ.

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In "A Golden Chain," William Perkins teaches that affliction is not accidental but divinely appointed for the believer’s good. The cross we bear is given by God’s providence, designed to humble us, refine us, and draw us closer to Him. Suffering is...

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