The suffering of the Christian or anyone else in this world is never ultimately an accident. All suffering is within the pale of divine sovereignty. All suffering comes within the broader context of the sovereignty of God.

R.C. Sproul
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The suffering of the Christian or anyone else in this world is never ultimately an accident. All suffering is within the pale of divine sovereignty. All suffering comes within the broader context of the sovereignty of God. It is not unfair; it is not unjust; it does not come out of nowhere; it doesn’t come at all, but it is something that God has chosen to do to bring about his will for his people.

Source: Reason To Believe: A Response To Common Objections To Christianity

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