The Value Of Suffering
FOR SECURITY REASONS, THIS SERMON IS AUDIO ONLY
Suffering’s Definition | To be affected by or subject to, any loss, be it body, soul or spirit.
Suffering’s Source | Sin
Suffering’s Means |
1 | Self-Inflicted Suffering
- Its value: Faith to forsake my sin and repent
- Hebrews 5:8
- 1 Peter 4:1-2
- We learn obedience
2 | Others-Inflicted Suffering
- Its value: Faith to forgive others’ sin and restore
- Matthew 18:21-22
- We learn dependence
3 | Satan-Inflicted Suffering
- Its value: Faith to fight and redeem
- Job 1:12-21
- Luke 22:31, 32
- Romans 8:28
- We learn transcendence