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Affliction is related only to Christian faith. It has to do with true and sincere Christians who face the burning fire of persecution, injustice, mockery, criticism, insults and even loneliness because of their faith in the Lord Jesus.
Because of their faith, many men and women have been rejected, beaten and even killed. But why do Christians have to go through that? Couldn’t God put an end to afflictions?
Of course He could! However we can’t forget that faith was given precisely to be used against all evil and to overcome it with power. God knew what His children were going to face! That’s why He gave them an efficient weapon. Faith is a hidden treasure inside every Christian. The devil will try to steal this treasure by causing difficult situations (afflictions) to discourage the faithful.
No matter how heavy and constant afflictions may be, Paul affirms that they are light and momentary. That is because of the final result it brings which is "working for us a more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal." (2 Corinthians 4.17,18).
May God bless you all abundantly, |
People deceive themselves by thinking that affliction has to do with daily physical problems. In fact, affliction has nothing to do with family problems, social disparities, diseases, infirmities, financial problems, etc.
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