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What is the purpose of affliction for believers?

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Affliction serves to correct, teach, and ultimately draw believers closer to Christ.

Affliction plays a critical role in the lives of believers as it serves multiple purposes aligned with God's sovereign plan. Hebrews 12:11 highlights that while chastening is painful, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those trained by it. The purpose is not only correction but also growth in grace, helping believers to become more reliant on Christ. Through afflictions, Christians learn to value their relationship with Jesus, recognize their need for His grace, and remember that their ultimate hope is found in Him alone. Thus, afflictions can be seen as blessings in disguise, fostering a deeper, more lasting faith.
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:11, Job 36:7

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