Why does God allow His people to suffer?
He allows suffering to display His glory, test and deepen our faith, and conform us to the image of His Son.
Proofs
- John 9:3
- James 1:2-4
- Romans 8:28-29
Matthew Statler
Pastor and biblical counselor at Sierra Vista Baptist Church, glorifying God through shepherding His people, applying the Word to trauma and suffering, and training others to counsel biblically. He wrote the Catechism of Suffering first for himself.