Does God Use Suffering To Teach Us A Lesson?

Instead of thinking that God is a cosmic schoolmaster, we need to rethink our view of God. Like Elihu, we are tempted to think that God causes pain to teach us a lesson. When in reality, God uses pain to transform us.

The difference between TEACHING and TRANSFORMATION is huge.

When we go through suffering, we tend to focus on looking back. Why would God allow this to happen? What was God’s purpose behind this?

Instead of asking questions that look BACKWARD, maybe we should ask questions that look FORWARD. How will God use this to transform us? Often, that transformation begins with us.

God doesn’t use suffering to teach you, but to change you! Please share this with anyone you know who needs encouragement!