Thorn!

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I just read Bro. Bassett's letter to Dave and must chime in
with 
one of the very FEW times that I disagree with him.

The "thorn" was "in" the "flesh" and was "sent" to "keep
Paul from being exalted above measure."   This was a kind
of portable chastisement to keep Paul in line.  Since God
allows all suffering one MUST ask WHY?   If dave is correct
God is mocking us saying "you poor stupid children, too bad
you cannot descern the finer points of faith since I have
so much for you but you just don't 
know how to get it."  And yes, Dave I know the Scripture
about dieing for a lack of knowlege.

What God is actually saying is that if Daddy has to smack
your little bottom every now and then what kind of a son
are you to 
stand and tell Him that He promised that He would take care
of you?  He is saying that if you have to wait for
something He has a good reason since He will deny you no
good thing.

I asked God to heal my teeth.  The answer was no.  I have
enough faith since I ASKED.  Now if I didn't believe that
He could and WOULD do this thing for me why would I ask. 
Did I expect Him to do this?  No.  I EXPECTED AN ANSWER!

I got one Dave.

What do I do now?  WAIT!  I trust him.

Timothy (you ain't talkin' about the God I know) Litteral
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Marion Ohio 43302
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