Saturday, August 30, 2008

On Suffering

Suffering comes from a few distinct sources:

1. A direct result of our own sin.
2. Caused by our foolishness and/or ignorance.
3. The result of living in a fallen world filled with broken people.
4. The result of God's punishment (which is meant for good).
5. The result of someone else's sin, foolishness or ignorance.
6. "Mother Nature."

I wonder if we can discern the difference. I wonder if we should even try.