Our faith has to be more than just superficial.

Habakkuk 1:1-2:1 ESV

Why does God allow suffering

• To remind us that the world is broken and groans for redemption. [Romans 8:20-23]
• To do justice in response to Adam’s (and our) sin.
• To remind us of the severity of the impact of Adam’s (and our) sin.
• To keep us dependent on God. [Herews. 12:6-7]
• In order for us to long more for heaven and less for the world.
• To make us more like Christ, the suffering servant. [Romans 8:29]
• To awaken those who don't know Him to their need for God. [Psalm 119:67, 71]
• So that Christ will get the glory in being our strength. [John 9:3]