When Jesus opened the eyes of the man born blind, His disciples asked, “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he should be born blind?” Jesus gave what was an amazing reply, for it was new to them, when He said, “It was neither this man who sinned, nor his parents, but it was in order that the works of God may displayed in him” (John 9:2-3). Suffering never discriminates. Men and women, young and old, rich and poor…none are exempt from pain and suffering. Still, many seem surprised that righteous people suffer, and often in what seems greater magnitude in comparison to the unrighteous.It is probably safe to say that all suffering in the world is a result of sin, either directly or indirectly. When God created the world, He made everything good. It was not until sin was introduced that suffering arrived.
Even though we know all the sorrow in the world is a result of sin, those who say the child of God suffers and is punished by God because he or she has committed acts of disobedience is wrong. These naysayers merely add to the grief already being experienced by the suffering person. Likewise, to say that if one had more faith he would be relieved of his pain, sorrow or suffering, is not true according to Scripture.
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