Suffering

Question 1

God does not cause our suffering.

Answer 1

Deut. 32:4; Jas. 1:13.

Question 2

Deuteronomy 32:4

Answer 2

The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.

Question 3

The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.

Answer 3

Deuteronomy 32:4

Question 4

James 1:13

Answer 4

When under trial, let no one say: “I am being tried by God.” For with evil things God cannot be tried, nor does he himself try anyone.

Question 5

When under trial, let no one say: “I am being tried by God.” For with evil things God cannot be tried, nor does he himself try anyone.

Answer 5

James 1:13

Question 6

Satan rules this world.​

Answer 6

Luke 4:5,6; 1John 5:19

Question 7

Luke 4:5, 6

Answer 7

5 So he brought him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth in an instant of time. 6 Then the Devil said to him: “I will give you all this authority and their glory, because it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.

Question 8

So he brought him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth in an instant of time. Then the Devil said to him: “I will give you all this authority and their glory, because it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.

Answer 8

Luke 4:5, 6

Question 9

1 John 5:19

Answer 9

We know that we originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.

Question 10

We know that we originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.

Answer 10

1 John 5:19

Question 11

God cares about your suffering.

Answer 11

Ps. 34:17-19; Isa. 41:10,13

Question 12

Psalm 34:17-19

Answer 12

17 They cried out, and Jehovah heard; He rescued them from all their distresses. 18 Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. 19 Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all.

Question 13

They cried out, and Jehovah heard; He rescued them from all their distresses. Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all.

Answer 13

Psalm 34:17-19

Question 14

Isaiah 41:10

Answer 14

Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.’

Question 15

Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.’

Answer 15

Isaiah 41:10

Question 16

Isaiah 41:13

Answer 16

For I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, The One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I will help you.’

Question 17

For I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, The One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I will help you.’

Answer 17

Isaiah 41:13

Question 18

God will soon end suffering.

Answer 18

Isa. 65:17; Rev. 21:3,4

Question 19

Isaiah 65:17

Answer 19

For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart.

Question 20

For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart.

Answer 20

Isaiah 65:17

Question 21

Revelation 21:3, 4

Answer 21

3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

Question 22

With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

Answer 22

Revelation 21:3, 4