Why Do Christians Suffer?
By Dr. Charles A. Whipple, © May 9,
1997
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Because of our pride-filled nature (II
Corinthians 12:1-9)
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So we can comfort others, especially those who go
through similar circumstances (II Corinthians 1:3-6)
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Because a Godly testimony for Christ costs
something (II Timothy 3:12;
Philippians 1:29)
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So that our faith will be strengthened in the Lord
(I Peter 4:12-19)
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So that we can mature and learn patience (Romans
5:3; I Peter 1:6-7)
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Sometimes just to learn common sense (II Timothy
1:7-8)
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For the purpose of gaining a hunger for heaven
(II Corinthians 5:1-4;
Philippians 1:23-24)
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Sometimes just to give our bodies time to rest
and heal (Philippians 2:25-30)
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Because the Lord
chastens His children (Hebrews 12:6-10)
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