I thought that I should post the difference between Fatalism & The Sovereignty Of God here so that it is available if someone wants it. As I mentioned in my sermon, knowing the difference between the two is crucial. Fatalism is negative while sovereignty is positive. Fatalism will take us away from God while sovereignty will bring us closer to God.
Fatalism = fate determines what happens to each of us
• random, arbitrary
• impersonal (nobody behind events; they just happen)
• no purpose (things happen without reason)
• cruel (may or may not deserve what happens to us)
• creates resignation (results in thinking, Why bother? Nothing can be done. What is going to happen is going to happen.)
Sovereignty of God = God determines what happens to each of us
• selective, specific
• personal (controlled by God)
• purposeful (a part of both God's individual & collective plans)
• loving, just (people get what they deserve)
• creates hope/anticipation (results in thinking, How is God going to use this in my life?)
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