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How do we know God allows suffering for His purposes?

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Scripture indicates that suffering is part of God's sovereign will for believers, meant for our growth and fellowship with Christ (1 Peter 4:19).

The Bible affirms that the suffering endured by believers is indeed orchestrated by God for His purposes. In 1 Peter 4:19, Peter calls on believers to commit their souls to God while doing good, highlighting that suffering in accordance with God's will serves a divine purpose. This aligns with the understanding that God utilizes trials to refine our faith, drawing us closer to Him and conforming us more into the image of Christ. We also see throughout Scripture how suffering serves to deepen our reliance on God, serve as a testimony to others, and illustrate the nature of our allegiance to Him in a world that may not understand or accept our faith.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 4:19, Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4

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Bearing Reproach for Christ
Wayne Boyd · Aug 5, 2018
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