What does the Bible say about God's people being afflicted?
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The Bible teaches that God's people have always been afflicted, and God is aware of their suffering.
Throughout scripture, the affliction of God's people is a recurring theme, beginning with Israel in Egypt. God acknowledges their suffering in Exodus 3:7, where He states, 'I have surely seen the affliction of my people.' This affliction serves a divine purpose, as it teaches believers reliance on God and the futility of self-sufficiency. The Church, representative of Israel, continues to experience trials as a result of living in a sinful world, yet these trials are understood as being overseen by God's sovereign hand, bringing about spiritual growth and deeper faith in Him.
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