Sin Is the Real Problem All lament and suffering have their roots in the fallen state of the world. Sorrow and pain owe their beginning to rebellion against God’s reign. Lament interprets all suffering through the lens of the Bible’s understanding of the problem of sin in the world. Now, I’m not suggesting that every negative circumstance or all suffering you experience is directly connected to a specific sin in your life. To be clear: I’m not saying that every painful calamity is a result of your or my bad choices.
