Pastor Byers addresses the problem of blaming God for suffering, explaining that suffering often results from human sin and Satan’s hatred. God limits Satan’s destruction but also uses affliction to humble and mature His people. The fruits of the Spirit are symbolized by nine spices in Song of Solomon, each produced through cutting, crushing, and grinding. Suffering is the primary means by which God produces spiritual fruit. Pastor Byers shares a personal story of a painful infection that God used to reveal pride and produce meekness. God uses other believers—often through offense—to expose our true condition. Seeing our own need produces compassion, patience, and humility toward others. Seeing Christ’s beauty transforms us “from glory to glory,” producing His nature in us. Worship is essential because it reveals Christ and changes the believer.