17 For our light and momentary troubles are achievingfor us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. - P81
18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on whatis unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what isunseen is eternal. - P81
Our momentary troubles achieve for us an eternal glory that far outweighs our sufferings. So, Paulexhorts the believers to fix their eyes on the unseen and eternal. - P81
Christian faith is objectively grounded in who God is and what Jesushas accomplished on the cross. Regardless of what happens around us, we can be confident that we will be victorious because God will help us. - P82
We do not only trust Godwhen everything is going well; we have to believe Him in the midst ofdarkness. - P82
Our bodies can be weak and fragile, but our spirits are renewed and enabled to grow by Comthe power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. - P82
The troubles of this worldhave an expiration date, but the joy that awaits us is eternal. - P82
We trust God to use the troubles we encounter in this life to reveal His power and glory in His time, - P82
On the day of res-urrection, God will give us glorified bodies, which Paul compares to aneternal home, free from corruption, pain, disability, sickness, and death. This is not mere wishful thinking but a firm promise from God. - P86
Therefore, even though we shouldtreat our earthly bodies with honor and respect, we should look forwardto the day when Christ returns and gives us perfect bodies without thelimitations and pains we now endure. - P86
we must choose to livedifferently, making it our goal to please God in every way by trustingHim and living in obedience to His Word. - P86
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