Looking for a verse for a friend.....

[wYLdlifer]

Does anyone know of any verses that deal with the idea of God using our mistakes and failures in order for us to reach out to other people who are dealing with either the same or different failures and mistakes?? If that isn't clear enough, just let me know and I'll try to clarify.... Thanks!

 

[St. Worm2]

Christ is shown to have that kind of empathy toward us because of His suffering ... see Hebrews 4:15 and 2:18 ... but this is certainly not ministry forged from "mistakes" or "failures" of course.

We do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Heb 4:15

Since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted. Heb 2:18

Somewhat similar to these, 2 Corinthians 1 says:

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 2 Cor 1:3-4

I know none of this is quite right. If I can think of other Verses or Passages, I'll let you know.

Yours and His,
David

 

[Harry the Heretic]

Hello wYLdlifer,

I do not belive the verse you want exists. The better way is to to confess your sins in light of the truth and warn of the consequences. These verses may apply then;

Acts 19
18 And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.

James 5
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

 

[Blessed-one]

[bible]Philippians 2:1-2[/bible]

I think this one comes close to what you're asking for. If we had benefited from a situation, use what we've learnt to help others. To what end? being like-minded, same love, and one in spirit and purpose.

 

[TwinCrier]

Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

 

[wYLdlifer]

thanks guys i appreciate it

 

[HumbleBee]

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.