Suffering comes for all of us, at one time or another. But better for it to come while we are doing good than as a consequence for evil. The consequences for evil are far worse—both in their life now and eternally—than the pain of suffering for what is right.

Questions

1. What are some reasons you fear suffering?
2. Has God’s past goodness ever affected how you view your current suffering? How?
3. Does knowing that Christ suffered for you influence how you think about suffering? Why?
4. Name a time that you deserved something bad, but got something good instead. How did that make you feel?
5. What is stopping you from surrendering completely to Christ right now? Does suffering play a part?