God allows us the freedom of choice.Genesis 2:16-17 - The sin of Adam and Eve.Joshua 24:14-15 - Joshua reminds the Israelites of the choice they have to serve God or not.Luke 23:39-41 - The criminals crucified with Jesus.I Peter 4:14-16 - Sometimes you suffer as a Christian because of what others choose to do.The world is a temporary stop on the way to eternity.Romans 8:17-18 - Temporary suffering cannot be compared to the glory to come.II Corinthians 11:23-28 - The suffering of PaulIf our attitude is right, we benefit from suffering.James 1:2-3I Peter 1:6-9Psalm 119:65-72II Corinthians 12:10II Corinthians 1:8-10Jesus sufferedI Peter 2:21-23