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What does the Bible say about sin and suffering?

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The Bible teaches that sin is the root cause of all suffering in the world, illustrated by the story of the man born blind in John 9.

In John 9, Jesus answers the disciples' inquiry about the blind man by indicating that neither the man nor his parents sinned to cause his blindness. This condition, while a direct result of the fallen state of humanity due to original sin, serves a greater purpose: it is to manifest God's works. Romans 5:12 reminds us that through one man, Adam, sin entered the world, and with sin came death and suffering. Thus, while not every individual affliction is a direct punishment for personal sin, suffering universally traces back to the sin of mankind and serves to display God's grace and mercy when he intervenes to heal and restore.
Scripture References: John 9:1-3, Romans 5:12, Romans 8, Job 5:1-16, James 1:13-15, Psalm 38:1-4, Psalm 38:9-10

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