Why Does God Allow Suffering - Trust, Silence, Attraction
Discover insights on why God allows suffering to exist, such as increasing trust in Him, silencing His enemies, and making the world less attractive. Explore how suffering can lead to deeper faith and understanding of God's plan for humanity.
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Why Does God Allow Suffering To Exist? Romans 8:28
Makes the World Less Attractive Love for the world is big hindrance All that is in the world leads to suffering 1 John 2:15-17 God wants us to long to be rid of this life and its burdens 2 Corinthians 5:1-2
Makes the World Less Attractive We are just pilgrims in this world 1 Peter 2:11 He has promised a better place Revelation 21:3-4 Lay up your treasure in heaven Matthew 6:19-21
Makes Us Trust In God Apostle Paul is a great example Jesus said he d suffer greatly Acts 9:16 Endured tremendous amount of suffering 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 Paul learned to trust God 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 God wants suffering to lead to trust With blessings come persecutions Mark 10:28-30 Nothing better than prayers! Trials make us complete James 1:2-4
Silences the Enemies of God Enduring is proof of salvation Philippians 1:27-30 Example of Job God allowed Satan to afflict Job Job 1:8-12 Job lost his family, his wealth, and his health but not his trust in God In the end what could the enemy say? Job 42:7 Moses life silences the enemies Heb. 11:24-27 We can silence enemies of God 1 Peter 3:13-17
Why Does God Allow Suffering? Makes the world less attractive Increases our trust in Him Silences His enemies
