In To Those Who Suffer, Nolan explains that when we suffer, we often view the situation through the human sin-stained perspective. This results in us immediately coming to the conclusion that this situation is extremely painful and, therefore, it must be wrong and not part of God's will for our lives. However, from God's perspective, He has allowed this suffering in our lives for a purpose, and, because God is absolutely good, His purpose for allowing the suffering in our lives must be a good one.What we often overlook is that God's goal for our lives is very different from ours. Nolan states that it is imperative that we understand God's purpose for allowing mankind to encounter suffering.
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