Sofrimento
O sofrimento é uma realidade da vida neste mundo, mas a Bíblia revela que Deus está presente em toda dor, produzindo caráter, esperança e redenção através das tribulações.
O sofrimento de Cristo
Jesus sofreu por nós, carregando nossas dores e enfermidades. Ele é o modelo supremo de como enfrentar o sofrimento com fé e obediência.
They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They put a reed in his right hand, and kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving an example so that you could follow in his footsteps.
I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
O propósito do sofrimento
Deus usa as tribulações para produzir perseverança, caráter e esperança. O sofrimento presente não se compara com a glória que será revelada.
Not only that, but we also boast in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, proven character produces hope,
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed to us.
For our light and momentary affliction is bringing about for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all measure,
For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,
Therefore, since Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same mentality, because whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
Consolação e companhia
Deus consola os aflitos para que possamos consolar outros. Nunca estamos sozinhos no sofrimento — Ele é o Pai das misericórdias.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we can comfort those experiencing any kind of affliction with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way fulfill the law of Christ.
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But even if you do suffer because of righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear people’s threats or be troubled,
Fé em meio à dor
Os grandes homens e mulheres de fé sofreram e perseveraram. O sofrimento nos aproxima de Deus e nos leva a entender seu coração.
And whoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.
Whoever finds his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
As he was in torment in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his side. So he called out and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in agony in these flames.’
Who can separate us from the love of Christ? Can tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
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But having obtained help from God, I stand to this day testifying to both small and great, saying nothing except what the Prophets and Moses said would take place: that the Christ would suffer and that, as the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light 16 ¦ both to 𝔐9 CT PCKto our people and to the Gentiles."
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.