Disciples of Christ live between two cultures–this world and the next. As missionaries, we have joined the armada of evangelists Jesus commissioned to make disciples.
Disciples of Christ live between two cultures–this world and the next. As missionaries, we have joined the armada of evangelists Jesus commissioned to make disciples.
Children engaging in classroom activities at MISEVE Classical School.
Children engaging in classroom activities at MISEVE Classical School.
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30 Reasons It’s Good for Christians to Suffer

Ancient Roman Colosseum filled with spectators and performers.
  1. Suffering is one way God shows his love toward his children (Heb. 12:5-7).
  2. Suffering reveals a guilty conscience (Prov. 14:30; Ps. 38:3, 8-9).
  3. Suffering prepares us for heaven (2 Cor. 4:16-18).
  4. Suffering teaches us humility (2 Cor. 12:7; Hosea 13:6).
  5. Suffering will make us like Christ (2 Cor. 4:8-10; Phil. 3:10).
  6. Suffering may be punishment for our sins (Ps. 107:17).
  7. Suffering produces perseverance (Rom. 5:1-5).
  8. Suffering is one way to show our love for God (2 Cor. 8:1-2).
  9. Suffering helps others see Christ in us (2 Cor. 4:10-11).
  10. Suffering gives us assurance of our salvation when we persevere (2 Thess. 1:5).
  11. Suffering helps us to obey God’s word (Ps. 119:66-67).
  12. Suffering is used by God to give us a broken spirit (Ps. 51:16-17).
  13. Suffering reminds us that our life is short (Ps. 90:7-12).
  14. Suffering is used by God to save the lost (2 Tim. 2:8-10).
  15. Suffering is used by God to accomplish good (Gen. 50:20-21).
  16. Suffering reminds us that God keeps his promises (1 Peter 4:12-13).
  17. Suffering is the road all Christians must take to reach the kingdom of God (Acts 14:22).
  18. Suffering helps us to relate with Jesus Christ (John 15:18-20).
  19. Suffering reminds us that there is a better world yet to come (Rom. 8:18).
  20. Suffering is one of the requirements of being a disciple of Jesus (Luke 9:23-24).
  21. Suffering is used by God to display his work in us (John 9:3).
  22. Suffering teaches us how to grow in our obedience towards God (Heb. 5:8).
  23. Suffering shows us our need to rely on God (1 Peter 5:7; 2 Cor. 12:9).
  24. Suffering leads us to repentance (2 Cor. 7:8-9).
  25. Suffering increases our endurance (James 1:2-4).
  26. Suffering teaches how to comfort others who are suffering (1 Cor. 1:3-7).
  27. Suffering binds Christians together in a common goal (Rev. 1:9).
  28. Suffering in the present reminds us that the future is far better (2 Cor. 4:17).
  29. Suffering followed by perseverance will bring us rewards (2 Tim. 2:12).
  30. Suffering gives more glory to God because of our weakness (2 Cor. 12:9).