How do we know that suffering is important for Christians?

The Apostle Paul emphasizes that believers are delivered unto death for Christ’s sake, showing how suffering is integral to the Christian life (2 Corinthians 4:11). Through our experiences of trial, we are brought closer to the likeness of Christ, who Himself was a man of sorrows. These tribulations allow us to experience and showcase the power and grace of God, as noted in Romans 8:28, where we learn that all things work together for good for those who love God. Our trials become a means through which God can glorify Himself, and they lead to sanctification and growth in faith.