Posted on 12/16/2010 9:34:08 AM PST by FromLori
Nothing wrong with being a good steward of what is provided to us, but it also should be noted that in most Scriptural references to quakes, they are associated with judgment and discipline of nations. To put this another way, God might discipline those whom He loves with substantial catastrophe from quakes, in the same fashion a parent might spank their child.
If Johnny decided to be prepared for any risk of spankings by always wearing padded underwear, and his parents were cognizant of that preparedness, do you think that when they decided to discipline him, their punishment would remain at the same intensity?
FWIW, we need to remain in faith through Christ first, good stewards of what He has provided, but never presume we can provide for our own independent of Him.
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