In What Ways Might Christian Teachings Help People Who Are Suffering?
Bad experiences are a part of life and everyone will go through them at some time in their lives. Many people turn to some form of religion in times of trouble; in this essay I am going to investigate the guidance and support that Christian teachings give to people in need.
The prime example of suffering in the bible is that of Jesus. He suffered the ultimate sacrifice of death to save mankind from death for their sins. This gives a comparison for someone who is suffering; it shows that however bad the suffering of that person is it is nothing compared to the suffering felt by Jesus. The bible also says that we should be happy that we are suffering just as Jesus did, ‘be happy that you are sharing in Christ’s sufferings so that you will be happy and full of joy when Christ comes again in glory. When people insult you because you follow Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious spirit, the Spirit of God, is with you.’ This teaches us that we should be proud to be a Christian and not worry about the suffering that that may bring upon us. The resurrection of Jesus also gives hope for a person in need as it tells them that suffering is only temporary and there will be an end to it.
The bible teaches that God is in control of the universe and all that occurs in it; this means that God has the power to relieve people from suffering and make them a better person because of it. This links into a piece of literature that could help many people through hard times in their lives, this is a poem entitled ‘Footprints’. It tells of a man having a dream of his life represented as a walk along a beach. He sees that walking with him is the Lord. At the hardest times in his life there is only one set of footprints and he questions the Lord as to why he was deserted during his times of need. The Lord answers with, ‘during your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.’ This poem shows that whoever believes in Christ
The prime example of suffering in the bible is that of Jesus. He suffered the ultimate sacrifice of death to save mankind from death for their sins. This gives a comparison for someone who is suffering; it shows that however bad the suffering of that person is it is nothing compared to the suffering felt by Jesus. The bible also says that we should be happy that we are suffering just as Jesus did, ‘be happy that you are sharing in Christ’s sufferings so that you will be happy and full of joy when Christ comes again in glory. When people insult you because you follow Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious spirit, the Spirit of God, is with you.’ This teaches us that we should be proud to be a Christian and not worry about the suffering that that may bring upon us. The resurrection of Jesus also gives hope for a person in need as it tells them that suffering is only temporary and there will be an end to it.
The bible teaches that God is in control of the universe and all that occurs in it; this means that God has the power to relieve people from suffering and make them a better person because of it. This links into a piece of literature that could help many people through hard times in their lives, this is a poem entitled ‘Footprints’. It tells of a man having a dream of his life represented as a walk along a beach. He sees that walking with him is the Lord. At the hardest times in his life there is only one set of footprints and he questions the Lord as to why he was deserted during his times of need. The Lord answers with, ‘during your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.’ This poem shows that whoever believes in Christ