Continued...
There are four purposes as to why the Lord gives us suffering and for which we must be thankful.
(What are four purposes of the Lord for God-ordained suffering?)
2) A second purpose as to why the Lord gives us suffering is to draw us closer to Him (v. 8)
3) A third purpose as to why the Lord gives us suffering is to strengthen us with His all-sufficient grace (v. 9)
4) A fourth purpose as to why the Lord gives us suffering is to produce in us godly endurance (v. 10)
