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God also allows suffering so that we might learn what it means to depend on Him, not on our own strength and resources.

God also allows suffering so that we might learn what it means to depend on Him, not on our own strength and resources.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Mean, Suffering

While God is not the author of evil and He never prompts or condones sin, nothing occurs without His sovereign oversight. Others may choose to do evil deeds and God's people may suffer in the short term, but He will transform the evil intentions of evil people into opportunities for the enrichment of those in His care.

Charles R. Swindoll
Opportunity, Evil People, Suffering
Charles R. Swindoll (2009). “Jesus: The Greatest Life of All”, p.250, Thomas Nelson

This tendency to avoid problems and the emotional suffering inherent in them is the primary basis of all human mental illness

Charles R. Swindoll
Inspiration, Emotional, Suffering
Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life”, p.99, Zondervan

If you allow it, [suffering] can be the means by which God brings you His greatest blessings.

Charles R. Swindoll
Mean, Blessing, Suffering

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