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What does the Bible say about God's purpose in sickness and death?

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The Bible teaches that sickness and death occur for God's glory and according to His sovereign will, as seen in John 11:1-4.

In John 11:1-4, the sickness of Lazarus is described as not being unto death but for the glory of God, showing that God's purposes extend even into our suffering. Ecclesiastes 3 emphasizes that there is a time for everything, including sickness and death, which God ordains according to His eternal plan. Every event that happens is under God's sovereign control, making even the painful experiences in life serve a higher purpose for His glory.
Scripture References: John 11:1-4, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

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