Hampton wrote many articles for the Biblical Studies Foundation and on... More, The Net Pastor’s Journal, Eng Ed, Issue 37, Fall 2020. If “we suffer with him,” it is “to be also glorified with him” Rom 8,17; “If we carry in our body always and everywhere the sufferings of death of Jesus”, it is “so that the life of Jesus may manifest in our body” 2Cor 4,10. 1 Peter 4:19 Therefore, let those also who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right. and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure; when we are slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become as the scum of the world, the dregs of all things, even until now. The Christian looks at all suffering through Jesus Christ; in Moses “who considered the reproach of Christ as a wealth superior to the treasures of Egypt” Heb 11,26 recognizes the passion of the Lord. It is a tool God uses to get our attention and to accomplish His purposes in our lives in a way that would never occur without the trial or irritation. Surely our griefs He Himself bore,And our sorrows He carried;Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken,Smitten of God, and afflicted. What are these bends in the road that God puts in the path of life that we are to carefully consider? but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name. Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda,Is he who sings songs to a troubled heart. And You can not look on wickedness with favor. for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned. Christ avoided suffering unless it meant acting in disobedience to the Father’s will. "But, indeed, for this reason I have allowed you to remain, in order to show you My power and in order to proclaim My name through all the earth. 1 Pet. We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater; therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. Now, there is precisely the mystery, “the achievement of God’s design” 53,10. 12:5f; 1 Pet. For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. “You shall not allow a sorceress to live. 1:3-5). But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Of course, it is known that it is universal: «The man born of the woman has a brief life full of miseries» Job 14,1 Eclo 40,1-9, but one does not resign himself to it. Is the bronze snake Num 21.6-9 not a figure of the Messiah Jn 3.14? What is the only dog breed specifically mentioned in the Bible? (8) We suffer to broaden our ministries (cf. We must understand God’s chief purpose for our lives is to be conformed to the image of Christ and He has determined in His plan to use suffering for our spiritual development. It has as its chief purpose the formation of Christ-like character (Rom. Why me? In this sense, suffering is designed: (5) We suffer to bring about continued dependence on the grace and power of God. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. It’s normal to experience grief and pain, even if you’re a “good Christian.” Good Christians aren’t exempt from heartache. The Abrahamic Covenant - Bible Story . Though the Bible makes no promise to take away our suffering in this life, it does give us hope that suffering will one day be ended forever. (1) We suffer because we live in a fallen world where sin reigns in the hearts of men. (4) We may suffer persecution because of our faith--especially when we take a stand on biblical issues, i.e., suffering for righteousness sake (2 Tim. “We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, proven character; and . Bible / Bible Stories; Share Tweet Save. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect (mature) and complete, lacking in nothing” (Jam. Jesus cannot witness suffering without being deeply moved, with divine mercy Mt 9,36 14,14 15,32 Lc 7,13 15,20; if he had been there, Lazarus would not have died: Martha and Mary repeat it Jn 11,21.32, and he had implied it at twelve 11,14.