Inspirational Bible Verses for Daily Living – Why We Suffer
Most of the people don’t get the intention that God has for mankind. There are lot who presuppose that what matters in life is “to go to heaven” without understanding the concept of the same beyond it.
So that you will be able to ascertain what God really intends on whatever thing, the best resource to go to would be the Bible which is the Wonderful Counselor’s Instruction Manual. In the Bible, God has disclosed the answers to the question that everyone wants to know, that is, “why do humans suffer?”
When an individual experiences suffering, it cannot be considered as a chance event. The truth is that it is among the most effective tools that God makes use of to develop one’s character. While we are living our lives on earth, our purpose should be to develop the perfection, holiness, and righteousness character that God has within ourselves. It can be said both suffering and developing one’s character is directly connected. Because of the fact that God tolerantly bear the wrongs brought about by mankind, the only natural consequence is the development of our character will not be complete until the worth of human suffering has been embodied.
A renowned biblical principle in Ecclesiastes 7:14 was once honoured by King Solomon commemorated. “Enjoy prosperity while you can. But when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. That way you will realize that nothing is certain in this life,” is how the said biblical verse reads.
Controlling the world is with God. The design of the world together with the laws that is governing it are designed by God. If we go with His plan, we will be led to live in concord along with the Great One and also with other people. Why things occur in our world is not viable for us to entirely understand. There are a lot of things in life that just don’t make sense. But if we trust and obey the word of God, we will be permitted to live enjoying the sense of joy and peace. Otherwise, if we live outside the plan of God, we will just siiffer heartache and adversity.
More information regarding the purpose of God when He permits suffering of humans is disclosed in Ecclesiastes 7:2-3.”It is better to spend your time at funerals than at festivals. For you are going to die,and you should think about it while there is still time. Sorrow is better than laughter, for sadness has a refining influence on us,” is how the said verse reads.
If you look at these bible verses, you would discover that they seem unsettling. The query on how sorrow can be superior to laughter or how funeral can be superior to a festival arises. Thus, to take hold of and agree to the fact that our physical existence requires suffering according to God’s plan. However, if you we try comprehend how we think, we can say that our thinking is not similar to how God thinks.
The reason why life was created is similar to an everlasting party or festival. Be aware of the fact that whatever we experience on earth, whether it is good or bad, come from God. We may experience trials and hardships but they have their own purpose. Its own purpose exists whether we acknowledge such fact or not at all. We should not forget that despite trials, we still have chances to get through them. Someone who has an illness should not lose hope. Prayers can make you celebrate recovery sooner or later.
Spend a portion of your time everyday to reflect on the heartening and motivating passages and messages contained in the Bible, the book that is regarded as the bestselling book of all time. You can even join a group bible study or an adult bible study to have some other people to share your views with.
