The Bible teaches that affliction can be beneficial for believers, as it helps in learning God's statutes and proving the genuineness of faith.
Scripture indicates that affliction is designed by God to serve a purpose in the lives of believers. For instance, the psalmist declares in Psalm 119:71, 'It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.' Affliction is not an arbitrary or accidental part of life; it is divinely ordained for the edification of God's people. It allows believers to deepen their understanding of God's ways and to affirm the authenticity of their faith, making them more reliant on His grace.
Scripture References:
Psalm 119:71, 1 Peter 1:6-7, John 16:33, Psalm 129, Romans 8:28, Hosea 5:15, Romans 8:35-39, Hebrews 12:8, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Hebrews 12:5-11, Psalm 119:67, Psalm 119:67-75, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Peter 5:10, Psalm 66, 2 Samuel 22:28, Psalm 119:75, 1 Samuel 1:10-11
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