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I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the poor. Psalm 140:12<\/p>\n

Much more than a nice sentiment, this verse expresses a confidence in the good purposes of God in the lives of His children, even though (and especially because) they may be enduring affliction and poverty. <\/p>\n

For all things—all things—work together for good to those love God (i.e., his beloved children).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the poor. Psalm 140:12 Much more than a nice sentiment, this verse expresses a confidence in the good purposes of God in the lives of His children, even though (and especially because) they may be enduring affliction and poverty.  For … <\/p>\n

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