Last session we discussed suffering in regards to unplanned pregnancy. In efforts to avoid consequences, some people will turn to abortion as a way to avoid loss of income, acceptance, facing the sin of others, and to keep opportunities open. Individuals who are contemplating abortion need to feel we understand their hardship before we earn the privilege to affectively speak righteousness into their lives. This may require us to make sacrifices of our own. It is imperative t

Suffering is as old as the fall in the Garden of Eden. As believers, we need to be prepared with the right attitude and fortitude to endure hardship and suffering when it comes our way because while we cannot control the circumstances we face, we can cultivate an attitude of humility and a God-ward facing posture. This topical study of suffering is not only intended to increase biblical literacy, but to provide practical spiritual tools to overcome in the midst of adversity.