Is suffering a necessary part of the human condition?

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Angela53510

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This is hypothetical, right? Because there is no search person! Well, there may be a few who deny they have suffered, because they have "named and claimed it." But, except for those lost, unbiblical souls, nope, we all suffer, sooner or later!

PS. Someone actually told me a few days ago to lie about my pain and suffering, and it would be gone! Seriously the most ridiculous thing anyone has ever told me. Because denial means its not happening? Not!

PS. "More than that, we rejoice in our suffering, knowing that suffering produces endurance and endurance produces character, and character produces hope. And hope does not disappoint, because God's love has been poured out through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." Romans 5:3-5

I kind of pity anyone who thinks they haven't suffered, or pretends they haven't. Because, these verses clearly state they will not grow in character, which the Holy Spirit, through love is changing us, into the image of Christ. 2 Cor.3:18, 1 Cor. 13:12, 1 John 3:2

Yes, I know, not the BDF, sorry! And some days, I do wish God would give me a little less, of this "blessing" of suffering!
 

Isny

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Suffering controls our arrogance. It brings to us humility, an important characteristic of a Christian.