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God's Good Goal in Trials
Commentators unanimously agree that God's purpose in humbling and testing Israel was not punishment, but preparation for a future good. As John Calvin and Matthew Henry explain, trials are designed to reveal our weakness and dependence on God. This process, though difficult, ultimately leads to a greater blessing and a deeper relationship with Him.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 8:16
18th Century
Theologian
To do thee good at thy latter end - This is presented as the result of God’s dealings.
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 8:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
Who fed you in the wilderness with manna, which your fathers knew not, that He might humble you, and that He might test you, to do you good at …
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 8:16
16th Century
Theologian
Who fed you in the wilderness. He had said that water was brought forth from the rock of flint when the people were suffering from thirst;…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 8:16
17th Century
Pastor
Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna
Even all the forty years they were in it, (Exodus 16:35) which your…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 8:10–20
17th Century
Minister
Moses points to the duty of a prosperous condition. Let us always remember our Benefactor. In everything we must give thanks. Moses also arms us ag…