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How do we know that God perfects His people through suffering?

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The Bible assures us that God's process of perfecting involves suffering, as He uses it to establish and strengthen believers.

The doctrine of suffering in the life of a believer is one of profound comfort and purpose. Scriptures such as 1 Peter 5:10 reveal that God's perfecting work inevitably includes seasons of suffering. This suffering is brief compared to eternal glory, highlighting God's grace and mercy. As believers endure hardship, they are being established and strengthened for the glory that awaits them. This preparation through suffering ensures that they are molded into the likeness of Christ, fulfilling His purposes for their lives. Thus, suffering is not a sign of God's absence, but rather an indication of His active involvement in executing His grace.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 5:10, Romans 8:28-30

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The Work Of God In His People
Marvin Stalnaker · Dec 23, 2014
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