Why does God allow Christians to suffer?

• Discipline for personal sin (Heb. 12:7, 11)
• Dev. Perseverance, character, maturity (Rom. 5:3-5, James 1:2-4)
• Comfort others (2 Cor. 1:3-4)
• Opportunity to advance gospel (Phil. 1:12)
• Follow Christ’s example, show His glory (1 Peter 4:12-14)
• Show genuine faith and glorify God (1 Peter 1:6-7)