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Your Question:
Why does God let us suffer when we're doing everything right?
Answer:
As a pastor and a Christian, I've grappled with this question many times. It seems that suffering is a universal experience, and it's natural to wonder why God allows it, especially when we're doing everything right. However, Scripture offers a different perspective. It suggests that suffering is not random or senseless, but rather, it's a means by which God refines us and makes us more like Him. Through the fires of suffering, we can come to know God in a deeper way and become more like Him. This is what happened to Job, who, despite his suffering, remained faithful and even came to know God in a new way. His suffering was not a punishment, but rather a gift of God's grace that united him with God. Similarly, Christ's suffering on the cross was a demonstration of His love for us, and it's a reminder that God is gracious and loving enough to make our suffering count for our good. When we're faced with suffering, it's easy to question God's character and wonder why He allows it. But Scripture encourages us to approach these questions with humility, recognizing that we don't have all the answers. Instead of trying to figure out why God allows suffering, we can trust that He is working everything out for our good, even when we don't understand it. And when we're struggling to make sense of our suffering, we can turn to the cross of Christ and remember that He suffered for us, not because He was punished, but because He loves us.
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wayne grudem
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