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  BREAD CORN IS BRUISED
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: God carefully selects and disciplines those who are to be of
much use to Him, providing a way to escape temptation and trusting in
His faithfulness and tenderness.

Topics: "Trust in God's Plan", "God's Discipline"
Scripture References: Psalm 66:10, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 12:6, James 1:2-4

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes the careful and loving discipline God applies to
those He intends to use for His purposes, comparing it to a farmer's
meticulous process of separating wheat kernels. He reassures believers
that God's oversight is tender and purposeful, ensuring that trials are
not overwhelming but rather serve to purify and prepare them. Simpson
encourages trust in God's plan and timing, reminding us that He knows
our limitations and provides a way to endure temptations. The sermon
calls for a perspective shift, urging listeners not to envy others but
to appreciate the growth and blessings that come from their own
experiences. Ultimately, it is a message of hope and assurance in God's
faithful guidance.

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The farmer does not gather timothy and bluegrass and break it with a
heavy machine. But he takes severe measures to separate the kernals of
wheat. So God takes great pains with those who are to be of much use to
Him. There is a nature in them that needs this discipline. Do not wonder
at God's wise, discriminating care that will fit them to be food for the
multitude. God knows the way He is taking, and there is infinite
tenderness in the oversight He gives. He is watching the furnace you are
in; He will not allow the heat to become too intense. He wants it great
enough to purify and then it will be withdrawn.

He knows our frame.

He will not let any temptation take us but such as is common to man: but
God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are
able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye
may be able to bear it (1 Corinthians 10:13). Do you believe in this
disciplining love of the Heavenly Husbandman? Are you trusting Him with
the leading and government of your life? Do not permit yourself to envy
or be disturbed by the people around you! Some day you will be glad for
the training and blessing they have brought you.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/bread-corn-is-bruised/
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