What does the Bible say about God's purpose in our suffering?
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The Bible teaches that God's purpose in our suffering is to lead us to believe in Him and behold His glory.
According to John 11:15, God's purpose in the trials and sufferings of His children is so that they may believe. The Lord stated, 'I am glad for your sakes that I was not there to the intent that you may believe.' This indicates that God orchestrates events in our lives with the intent of revealing His glory, ultimately leading to a deeper faith and understanding of who He is. The assurance is that God's providence, even in suffering, serves a redemptive purpose aimed at faith.
Moreover, in Romans 1:20 and Psalm 19:1, we see that the creation and events of Providence testify to God's eternal power and glory, yet apart from faith, we cannot perceive this glory. This demonstrates the necessity of divine intervention through faith, which enables us to see and believe. God uses the experiences of our lives to draw us toward Him, revealing His character and ultimately leading us to glorify Him.
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