In Christianity, suffering is always seen as virtues.Suffering - a man with a special grace of the Lord, because the sufferings of the worthy reward Hashem promises that, if not on earth, beyond the threshold of death in blissful eternity.
Beatitudes and suffering
Preaching Jesus Christ portrayed in the Gospels, clearly focused on poorer people, oppressed and suffering those or other bad weather.The word "Suffering" is a synonym of Christianity - the word "holy" is Christ to different categories of people.Eloquently speak about this so-called Beatitudes.
in them the suffering - is poor, those who mourn, those who hunger and thirsty, are persecuted for righteousness, a man unjustly reproached.However, Christ did not say that God immediately relieve the suffering of man applied to him.Suffering can only tolerate the above and patience, humility and resignation in imputed merit.If suffering is transferred with resentment and anger, jealousy and anger, they become the source of the curse, not a blessing.This behavior indicates that the person has not passed a school of spiritual life and could not stand the test.
suffering as a test of faith
of the suffering, as the trial in the Bible more than once in the Old Testament."Meek" - meaning, as such, is determined by the foundation "strazhd" rising to a common root with the word "suffering" that is, to endure pain, suffering and hardships.Such tests are sent or affliction by God to man himself before him established in their beliefs and values.Besides, apart from the daily hustle and bustle, and in the context of suffering entrusted the care of himself to God with his faith, surrendering fishing.Suffering - a person elected to the highest award, unless, of course, will take its fate with dignity.This idea is clearly illustrated in the book of Job - textbook image unjust suffering of the righteous, who later, through the transfer of a decent test earned the highest mercy of God.
suffering as punishment for sins
There is, however, a different view of the suffering.It is also reflected in the Bible is that suffering is interpreted as punishment for sins committed.From this perspective, the suffering - a sinner who atones for his guilt before God.At the same time, such an interpretation of the biblical image of God puts in an awkward position: a vengeful character is not to face God, who is love.The penalty for education a criminal - is one thing, but a merciless avenger, sending a flood, Sodom sizzling, avenging the death of the guilty (and not) people poses some challenges for Christian theology.As these problems are resolved - is another question.Some groups of believers have consistently refused to recognize the role of God and mzdovozdayatelya avenger of sins.Others, however, have tried to develop this way to the bone, and they were guided in their actions.Ultimately, this issue still awaits resolution and comprehension.
