John 9:1-5

A lie believed as truth will affect you as if it were true.

The Lies We Believe About Pain and Suffering:

- Human suffering is evidence that God’s love is limited.

- Human suffering is proof that God either doesn’t exist or else has limited power.

- Human suffering is the result of specific sins on the part of those suffering.

- Suffering has no value and should always be avoided.

The Truth About Pain and Suffering

Three Practical Purposes for Pain:

- Pain protects

- Pain unites

- Pain corrects

Suffering exists to reveal God’s glory and grace.

Our suffering is an opportunity to join Jesus in displaying the glory and grace of God.