Dealing with Difficult Problems

Before we can understand the answer to the question: “How can I know the will of God for my life?,” we must understand the question itself. What do we mean when we say the will of God? In this message, Dr. Sproul will deal with some of the underlying issues that contribute to the problems in our lives, as he begins looking at “Knowing the Will of God.”

When you face suffering at any level, how do you handle it? Do you deny its existence; become indifferent to its effects; cover it up; or courageously take it head on? In this message entitled “Understanding Suffering,” Dr. Sproul explains the different responses people have to suffering, and what the biblical response should be.

A universal problem shared by all people is guilt. The effects of guilt can be more than one can bear. So what do we do when experiencing the problems associated with guilt? And, what if we do not feel our guilt; does that make us innocent? In this message entitled, “How to Deal with Guilt,” Dr. Sproul helps us distinguish the difference between guilt and feelings of guilt, and how to deal with both.

Forgiveness is a universal need of all mankind. Not only is it something we need, but it is also something we must give. How many times must you forgive someone? What if that person never asks for forgiveness? Must we forgive others who do not want it? Considering these thoughts and questions, Dr. Sproul discusses some of the difficulties that surround forgiveness.

What is it that causes you the most anxiety and unrest? Many people have phobias that can be diagnosed and dealt with. Others simply do not know what specifically causes them anxiety, only that they have anxieties in nearly all aspects of their lives. But how can we rid ourselves of this oftentimes crippling weakness? In this message, Dr. Sproul gives us insight to the different types and causes of anxiety, and how to deal with it.

Is it sinful for a Christian to be angry in any degree? Is there something intrinsically evil about anger? In this message, Dr. Sproul considers these questions as he teaches us the different types of anger and how to control them.