Quotes About Circumstances

The diversity we see in the Bible reflects the inevitably changing circumstances of the biblical writers across the centuries as they grappled with their sacred yet ancient and ambiguous tradition. And again, the same could be said of people of faith today.

And here's another important dimension of this book. When we accept that biblical invitation, we will see not only how the Bible challenges us to work out what it means to live the life of faith here and now. We will also see—if I may stress the point once again—how the biblical writers themselves were already challenged by the need to move past a rulebook mentality and respond to new circumstances with wisdom.

It's these small differences in people's karma that determine if we get up or remain lying on the ground.

Do you think that people determine their own lives, Smilla?" "The details," I say, "but the big things happen on their own.

together with all the details of his reign, his might, and the circumstances that came upon him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the lands.

Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is Godís will for you in Christ Jesus.

The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.