In the discussion in class on Tuesday, we talked about suffering and the reasons we suffer. Wesley points out that the main cause of our suffering is our own sin. Suffering can be result of our sin, but who is to say that it is the only cause of our suffering. Suffering in our lives is common. We know it well, it is something each of has experienced. I believe suffering is necessary for each of us so that we can learn and it makes us as individuals stronger. I disagree with Wesley on the point of our sin being the cause of our suffering. God is not some cruel God who lets all this happen to us in order to punish us. He doesn't do it out of spite or for reasons just to be mean to us. God allows us to suffer for some reasons to teach us to trust him more. He allows it to show us just how powerful he is and even just to simply show us His Glory.
I believe suffering is essential for each and every one of us. Without suffering we would not need hope. Without suffering we would not need God. Suffering, although it can be very hard and long, it grows us closer our Savior. It brings us closer to God and stronger individuals in general.
p.s I commented on Katelyn's post
I actually don't remember Wesley saying anything about how suffering as a cause of sin. Could you please give a direct quote?
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that without suffering there would be no need for God! I raised my hand to say it, but Olsen had decided that we spoke too much and didn't need to say anything else.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I second what Chloe said!