The Proper Perspective (2 Corinthians 4:17-18)
1. A proper perspective (Biblical thinking) will produce courage in the midst of your suffering.
(Romans 8:18-19, 28; 2 Corinthians 5:7; 2 Corinthians 4:1, 16; 5:6, 8; 12:8-10; Isaiah 40)
2. A proper perspective will produce change in your life during the difficulty.
(2 Corinthians 4:16-17; 1:8-9; James 1; Psalm 119:71)
– It will grow you to be more like Christ if you allow that to happen.
3. A proper perspective on suffering will actually produce joy in your life.
(1 Peter 1:6-7; 4:12-13)