For the Christian, joy and pain are both integral parts of a life of service to God. This truth is clearly taught in the Bible and proved in Christian experience, both individual and corporate. The life of the churches outside the comfortable West reveals it with special clarity.
The Call...
Contrary to what some might believe, God does not love pain. He created us for joy and fulfillment and gave us the innate desire for happiness and harmony. However, in a world where sickness attacks our bodies, pain is the signal of problems that need to be dealt with.
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