1. We suffer because we live in a fallen world (Romans 8:26-30).
2. We suffer because we have an enemy who stalks us (I Peter 5:8-9).
3. We suffer because of our own wrong decisions (Psalm 51).
4. We may suffer because of God’s discipline (Hebrews 12).
5. We may suffer because of our faith in Christ (II Tim. 3:12).