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How do we know God is just in allowing suffering?

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We understand God's justice in suffering through the lens of Scripture, which teaches that trials serve a purpose in God's redemptive plan.

The question of God's justice in suffering is addressed throughout Scripture, revealing that God is never unjust in His dealings with humanity. In David's flight from Absalom, we witness how his suffering was tied to God's discipline for sin, demonstrating that affliction can be a form of punishment as well as a means for glorifying God. For believers, trials are not arbitrary; rather, they are often expressions of God's love and a means to bring us closer to Him. This teaches that our suffering can lead to spiritual growth and a deeper dependence on God's grace. Romans 8:28 assures us that all things work together for good for those who are called according to His purpose, emphasizing that even in turmoil, God is accomplishing His just purposes.
Scripture References: Romans 8:28, 2 Samuel 12:11-12, Hebrews 12:5-6

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