Nine Maxims of Suffering
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Suffering is not God's desire for us, but occurs in the process of life. |
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Suffering is not given to punish us, but is sometimes the consequence of poor judgement.
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Suffering is not given to us to teach others something, but through it they may learn.
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Suffering does not occur because our faith is weak, but through it our faith may be strengthened. |
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God does not depend on human suffering to achieve God's purposes, but through it God's purposes are sometimes achieved.
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Suffering is not always to be avoided at all costs, but is sometimes chosen. |
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Suffering can either destroy us or add meaning to our life.
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The will of God has more to do with how we respond to life than with how life deals with us. |
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