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BIBLE DISCUSSION THREAD 211419

Bible Discussion Thread

 
  • Teresa davis on James 1 - 1 year ago
    who is the cause of suffering?
  • S Spencer - In Reply on James 1 - 1 year ago
    Hi Teresa.

    I would like to add to what Gigi has already shared.

    You asked, "WHO is the CAUSE of suffering ?

    I believe the cause of suffering goes back to the Garden of Eve.

    All of God's creation was effected by the fall.

    We suffer physically and emotionally.

    And we suffer persecution because of our new birth.

    We have a sin nature in this EARTHY TABERNACLE.

    Romans 5:12 says "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and SO DEATH PASSED UPON ALL MEN, FOR THAT ALL HAVE SINNED:

    Look at Romans 8:18-23.

    For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

    8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

    8:20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

    8:21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

    8:22 FOR WE KNOW THAT THE WHOLE CREATION GROANETH AND TRAVAILETH IN PAIN TOGETHER UNTIL NOW.

    8:23 AND NOT ONLY THEY, BUT OURSELVES ALSO, WHICH HAVE THE FIRSTFRUITS OF THE SPIRIT, EVEN WE OURSELVES GROAN WITHIN OURSELVES, WAITING FOR THE ADOPTION, TO WIT, THE REDEMPTION OF OUR BODY.

    We see what it will be like when all God's creation is redeemed in

    Revelation 21:1-4.

    I hope this helps.

    God bless.
  • GiGi - In Reply on James 1 - 1 year ago
    Teresa,

    As Sammi said, people cause much of the suffering by our mistreatment of others and ourselves.

    But, like the earthquake in Turkey/Syria and many illnesses that people can acquire, it is God who allows the suffering from these "natural" disasters and diseases. He created the viruses, bacteria, etc. that have plagued mankind since the fall. He created the earth's topography both above and below ground and changes that cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.

    Satan likes to afflict people as well, which God allows. Job is an example of that.
  • Sammi - In Reply on James 1 - 1 year ago
    We are , we cause ourselves to suffer by our own sinfulness and stupidity and , we inflict suffering on others with our own sinful behaviour and cold-heartedness .



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