Be Thankful

Philippians 1 verse 12 to 14 reads:

12Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.

Bad things happen to good people.
Am I right or am I wrong? Yes I'm right.

When bad things happen I need only to know one thing:

Will it advance the gospel?

The knowledge of the purpose of an event (bad or good) comes by the Holy Spirit himself. In the midst of your bad thing, ask the Lord in prayer if it will advance the gospel.

If your ability to sense the leading of the spirit is off due to intense emotions, here is a litmus test:

What attitude is required of you to overcome?

Let's say it another way:

What manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit will the situation require from you in order for you to go through without losing your mind?

Whether through word or deed, seek to advance the gospel. Amen