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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Judges 10:15

“We have sinned,” the Israelites said to the LORD. “Deal with us as You see fit; but please deliver us today!”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified 1 Samuel 3:18

So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified 2 Samuel 12:23

But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified 2 Samuel 15:26

But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified 2 Samuel 16:10, 12

But the king replied, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses me because the LORD told him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why did you do this?’” / Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified 2 Samuel 24:14

David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified 2 Kings 4:26

Please run out now to meet her and ask, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” And she answered, “Everything is all right.”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified 2 Kings 20:19

But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “Will there not at least be peace and security in my lifetime?”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Nehemiah 9:33

You are just in all that has befallen us, because You have acted faithfully, while we have acted wickedly.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Esther 4:16

“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Job 1:21, 22

saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.” / In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Job 2:10

“You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Job 13:15

Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Job 14:14

When a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait, until my renewal comes.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Psalm 39:9

I have become mute; I do not open my mouth because of what You have done.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Psalm 71:20

Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Psalm 119:75

I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Isaiah 39:8

But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “At least there will be peace and security in my lifetime.”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Jeremiah 10:19

Woe to me because of my brokenness; my wound is grievous! But I said, “This is truly my sickness, and I must bear it.”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Lamentations 1:18

The LORD is righteous, for I have rebelled against His command. Listen, all you people; look upon my suffering. My young men and maidens have gone into captivity.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Lamentations 3:39

Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins?

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Daniel 9:14

Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Micah 7:9

Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Luke 23:40, 41

But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? / We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Acts 21:14

When he would not be dissuaded, we fell silent and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Romans 5:3, 4

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified 2 Corinthians 6:4–10

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; / in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger; / in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified 2 Corinthians 7:4

Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified 2 Thessalonians 1:4

That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.

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Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified James 5:11

See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

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