How do we know that God loves His people when they suffer?
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God's love is evidenced in the suffering of His people, as He uses it to draw them closer to Him and glorify Himself.
The loving nature of God is particularly highlighted when His people suffer, as seen in Hebrews 12:6, which states, 'For whom the Lord loves He chastens.' Rather than being an indication of abandonment, suffering serves as a means of grace, turning the hearts of believers back to Him. This love is not merely theoretical but is evidenced through the hardships that believers face, which bring them to a deeper understanding of their dependence on God. In fact, in suffering, believers are often brought to a place of humility and repentance, reminding them that God's grace is sufficient.
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