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Your Question:
why does god let us suffer?
Answer:
As a pastor and a follower of Christ, I've grappled with this question many times. I believe that God doesn't cause suffering, but He is gracious and loving enough to make it count. He will use our suffering for our good, to refine us and make us more like Him. This is a difficult concept to wrap our heads around, but it's rooted in Scripture. When we consider the cross of Christ, we see that He voluntarily underwent incomprehensible suffering for us. He bore the punishment for the sins of the whole world, and in doing so, He showed us the depths of His love. When we're asked to undergo suffering, it's helpful to meditate on the cross and remember that Christ's suffering was not in vain. He suffered so that we might know and trust Him, and that's a powerful reminder that our suffering can be used for our good. As I reflect on this, I'm reminded of the story of Job. His suffering was not a punishment from God, but rather an opportunity for Job to encounter God and come to know Him in a deeper way. Through the fires of suffering, Job was refined and became a changed man. This is a powerful example of how God can use our suffering to make us more like Him, and to bring us closer to Himself.
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