Lessons on Suffering from Paul

I’ve been meditating on what Paul teaches us about suffering from 2 Corinthians 1:1-11. Here, in no particular order, are some lessons I’ve been learning.

Those who follow God can expect to suffer.

Forget the lie that suffering is always a punishment or a sign that you’re doing something wrong. It’s part of the normal Christian life. If Paul suffered, we can expect to suffer as well.

For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia… (2 Corinthians 1:8)

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