Suffering Flashcards
God does not cause our suffering.
Deut. 32:4; Jas. 1:13.
Deuteronomy 32:4
The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.
The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.
Deuteronomy 32:4
James 1:13
When under trial, let no one say: “I am being tried by God.” For with evil things God cannot be tried, nor does he himself try anyone.
When under trial, let no one say: “I am being tried by God.” For with evil things God cannot be tried, nor does he himself try anyone.
James 1:13
Satan rules this world.
Luke 4:5,6; 1John 5:19
Luke 4:5, 6
5 So he brought him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth in an instant of time. 6 Then the Devil said to him: “I will give you all this authority and their glory, because it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.
So he brought him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth in an instant of time. Then the Devil said to him: “I will give you all this authority and their glory, because it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.
Luke 4:5, 6
1 John 5:19
We know that we originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.
We know that we originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.
1 John 5:19
God cares about your suffering.
Ps. 34:17-19; Isa. 41:10,13
Psalm 34:17-19
17 They cried out, and Jehovah heard; He rescued them from all their distresses. 18 Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. 19 Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all.
They cried out, and Jehovah heard; He rescued them from all their distresses. Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all.
Psalm 34:17-19
Isaiah 41:10
Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.’
Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.’
Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah 41:13
For I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, The One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I will help you.’
For I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, The One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I will help you.’
Isaiah 41:13
God will soon end suffering.
Isa. 65:17; Rev. 21:3,4
Isaiah 65:17
For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart.
For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart.
Isaiah 65:17
Revelation 21:3, 4
3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Revelation 21:3, 4
