While not every suffering may be connected directly to specific sin in your life, it would be a mistake to diminish the connection between the fallen state of the world and pain. The Bible tells us that God is holy and mankind has fallen short of his glory (Rom. 3:23). The result of this sinful rebellion is death (Rom. 6:23). The effect of our collective treason is the groaning of creation under this brokenness (Rom. 8:22). We, along with the entire created order, long for a better day (Rom. 8:23). Therefore, a Christian should understand that beneath every painful aspect of our humanity is
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Yes.
Sin is everywhere, and has ruined/distorted all of God’s good creation.
God never intended or desired death. It is His consequence for the rebellion of mankind (general). And it is a good consequence, because no one wants to live like this forever.
