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NASB | Hebrews 5:8 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 5:8 Although He was a Son [who had never been disobedient to the Father], He learned [active, special] obedience through what He suffered. |
Bible Question: IS CHRISTIAN SUFFERING BIBLICAL? A COLLEAGUE IS GOING THROUGH A LOT OF SUFFERING AND I WANT TO COUNSEL HIM BUT I DONT HAVE ENOUGH BIBLICAL PROOF. |
Bible Answer: IMMORTAL; Throughout the scriptures we can find examples of how God allowed various kinds of sufferings to come upon those whom He loves. We find that Almighty God tested our earthly spiritual father, Abraham (Hebrews 11:17). In Hebrews and throughout the Bible, we see that: The Lord disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6). And, No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Hebrews 12:11). Another reason trials come is: So that your faith... may be proved genuine (1 Peter 1:6-7). In 1 Peter 4:12 we read: do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering as though something strange were happening to you When we look at the trials of this life that we all must face sooner or later in the light of God's Word, it becomes easier to understand God's purpose in not shielding us from adversity. We have had earthly fathers who scolded and disciplined us, not out of hate, but rather out of love. How much more then, does our Heavenly Father love us and discipline us because He loves us and cares for us so much more than we can possibly ever imagine. God, in His love, does not shield us from troublesome circumstances, but by exposing us to them, we become overwhelmed with a sense of our own inadequacy. It becomes easier to trust our Heavenly Father in difficult times, than when the way is smooth. So whatever it is that you may be going through at this moment, let the God who loves you deeply lead you through the storms of your life, till He says to the winds and waves of your life; "Peace, be still." Blessings New Creature |