In what ways might Christian teachings help people who are suffering?

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Sean Elvidge 11B

In What Ways Might Christian Teachings

Help People who are Suffering?

        Christ himself suffered, ‘Christ’s suffering had a purpose’ John 19.30.  So when Christians say that God leaves them at their time of suffering they must remember that in Christ’s last hour he shouted, ‘Eloi, Eloi lema sabachthani?’ which means, ‘My god, my God, why did you abandon me?’  Though we know that God did not abandon Christ, maybe that was Christ’s human side showing through.  Maybe, some Christians would say, to let us know that even God himself suffers.  Knowing this could comfort Christians in their own times of suffering.  

        Suffering can bring out our best in times of disaster, the constant support of friends and financial support.  We see this occurring quite frequently in times of natural disaster or in times of terminal illness.  This maybe one reason why early Christians rejoiced in their trials, they understood that tribulations could develop character.  ‘We also boast of our troubles, because we know that trouble produces endurance, endurance brings God’s approval, and his approval creates hope.’ Romans 5:3-4.

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        Suffering gives an occasion to silence the enemies of God; God desires that we silence enemies of God.  ‘For God wants you to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people by the good tings you do.’  1 Peter 2:15.  The foolish people are people who ridicule the teachings of Christ, who say that Christians are only Christians for what good they can get out of it.  Though it is many Christian’s beliefs, that by patiently enduring, or doing good in times of suffering the value of being Christians really shines through.  In the faith they have that sustains them ...

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