BAD IS NOT . . .

Bad is not fair.
Bad is not equal.
Bad is not proportional.
Bad is not fun.
Bad is not understood.
Bad is not over.
Bad is not simple.
Bad is not easy.

BUT,

Bad is not the last word.
Bad is not too much, with Jesus.
Bad is not the last word.
Bad is not too much, with Jesus.
Bad is not the winner.
Bad is not a match for God.
Bad is not all bad.
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Bad surrenders to the Word of God.
“All things work together for good”

You’ll hear lots of people say various human versions of that statement, not giving credence to the Bible or God—basically wishful thinking, declared optimism.
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Now, the rest of the story, why bad is not the end of the story . . .
Because there is an IF, as in BUT GOD.

“All things [including bad things] work together for good . . .”
—IF—
“. . . to those who love God . . .”
“. . . to those who are called . . .”
“. . . according to His Purpose.”

Now, whenever you hear only the first part of the verse in conversation, be sure to share that it is a promise from God in the Bible, with preconditions.
Then clearly state the rest of the verse—and the door is open for . . .