Do Christians welcome suffering?

Question

Do christians welcome death?
Did the early Christians martyrs want to suffer and die?

Answer 1

Christians welcome doing God's will. The early Christian martyrs saw suffering and death as part of their faith. Peter even demanded to be crucified upside down because he didn't deserve the same death as Jesus did.

I don't believe that Christians welcome death and suffering, but they don't fear it either. They believe that God will bless those who suffer, and that after death, we'll end up in paradise with God. So it's not something to fear - but not really something to seek.

Answer 2

Whether Christian welcome suffering or not, welcoming suffering is indicative of being psychologically sick.

Do they tolerate suffering? May be. Do they welcome death? my answer is still the same. Do they accept death? It is more likely.

The early Christian martyrs, I believe, did not want to suffer and die. This is a form of suicide, which I believe is against the Christian Belief. They were just firm in their convection, accepted the challenge and death, if death was the inevitable conclusion. That is why they called martyrs.

Answer 3

Duh....no we don't welcome suffering, unless you're some kind of masochist or something...but a true Christian will look at adversity as a learning tool to improve their lives. As far as welcoming death...Death is a part of life, a true Christian should not fear death because that is the next step we as Gods children must take, but it will come when it will come. The early Christian martyrs died because they would not deny the Christ or His teachings. They knew the promises that God made and died in their beliefs and knowledge of truth.

Answer 4

Technically yes, they do. But it depends on their level of maturity as to how they look at it. Think about this: If the only way we grow is through experience, then the times when we learn most about ourselves is during our worst trials. Many people, not just Christians believe this. We grow stronger, wiser, and more capable by surviving each new event thrown in our path. Where chrisitians differ is that many beleive that this is God's way of providing us with the development we need. By facing each new trial we expand our relationship with ourselves and God. So thus, yes, many believe they must suffer to grow.

However, not all consider these trials "suffering". I don't.

Do they welcome death? Yes, because they believe that life on earth is just a practice grounds to get ready for the hereafter. But don't forget it's our natural instinct to also fear death.

Answer 5

Catholics used to and there is a certain secret sect today that does self-inflictions. Even though my Grandpa always tell me to suck it up and shut the heck up.
Noone really welcomes death but we shouldn't worry about it since it isn't the end.... we do.
I don't know much about early martyrs but Stephen the first martyr, looked up to heaven and smiled as the stoned him. I can't imagine he was having fun but I guess he knew better things were coming

Answer 6

The tribulation will be a great time to be a christian. All those will be spared. when you're so fearful of what's going to take position there is an answer to get you out of it. the reply is Christ. God ought to no longer have spelled it out any clearer of what's going to take position and gave you a way out. we are no longer welcoming destruction. we are welcoming the time at the same time as Christ wil reign invariably. undesirable stuff purely has to take position first. This become written 1000's of years in the past. there has been a tremendous number of time to practice.

Answer 7

I had CFIDS for twenty something years and it is like having a severe flu virus that never leaves. I was constantly in pain from head to toe, nauseas and feverish. It was no party.
It took over my whole life, affecting every aria of my life, from jobs to relationships. But when you're flat on your back looking straight up at God and can't depend on anything or anybody guess what? He is there!
I didn't want to suffer, and I didn't know why I was suffering, but I did learn that He is my Comforter, my Councillor, and my All when I needed Him. I believe that hardships buld our faith and character in God. His Grace is sufficiant for us even when we are facing death. He gave me the peace that surpasses all understanding at the most severe times in my illness so I know that the martyrs were in perfect peace when they went into His loving arms.When you have that peace, His love casts out all fear.
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Answer 8

Suffering is in mans mind and relief from suffering is Gods gift to man. When we realize these gift is offered to us freely we begin to concentrate on the gifts that come through what the mind perceives as suffering. Every coin has two sides and there's a world of difference depending on the side we choose to look at and take ownership of.

Answer 9

Christianity broke laws. That is the only reason they have martyrs. Send missionaries where Christianity is illegal. Converts are left to die. But they don't care because those matyers will "go to heaven".

Answer 10

Do you welcome suffering? Do you welcome death? Why would you in your wildest dreams feel that any living person would welcome death. Who wants to leave their loved ones? Who wants to lay in a bed of pain? No one. The difference is when these thing happen we have the presence of Christ to help and carry us home. The early Christians were willing to die for the gospel, and I thank them for that, but I doubt if the man enjoyed it. Even Christ had His weak moment in the Garden of Gethsemane.