Does growth require pain?

Question

Is it easier for us to learn when we struggle?

Answer 1

Absolutly. And I have learned a lot through my years, maybe to much :(

Answer 2

Human beings are creatures of habit. This has a plus side that it helps us to build ourselves into the things we want to be and stay there. It also has a negative side as we tend to get stuck in what we know or learn new things in relation to what we know in the ways we are used to learning. Pain is a great motivator. It tells us something is wrong and needs repair. Love is the other great motivator. I mean a real love that has depth to it. Love of self, another person country whatever, it doesn't matter what in the end. They both embolden us to push past our boundaries and change. You look for reasons why things are as they are. Allthough I would never tell you not to do that might I suggest that you also look for what the things that are the way they are are changing. Nothing is purely negative. Stick a pessimist and an optimist in the same room and have them discuss a multitude of subjects and you will quickly see that I think. If you believe in a reason for being here (and from your post it would seem to me that you at least want to) then it would stand I think that allthough we may never understand all the why's we can come to terms at least with what is being given to our choice to change for the better or worse. I don't know how helpful that is to your question but good luck!

Answer 3

Certainly. When things go well and our way, we tend to slack and be lazy about stuff. Once pain and suffering enters our lives, we get a little wakeup call. Some turn to God for help because they realize they can't go on without His help. God has helped me through many valleys. Once I got back to the mountain top, I saw the lesson learned. Often, in the midst of tragedy we don't want to see or learn a lesson. Then, we simply have to trust and put all onto God. He offered to carry our burdens. Giving control over to Him is freeing and good.
Athletes know this as well. To be physically fit and strong one overcomes the pains because they have a goal in mind, and they know by working through the pain, they will eventually see the results they wanted.

Answer 4

yes. growth require pain. we seldom think anything good or useful will come out of our struggles. its only when its over that we look back then we appreciate the lessons learnt during the struggles.

Answer 5

I dont konw what youre getting at.
Some experience requires pain for growth. Some just requires we go through things and sometimes it isnt painful.

For example. Mommy and daddy told us not to play with matches. We ignored this and giggled and played with matches. One day we went OUCH! and wondered what happened. Then we went AHA! Mommy and daddy told me not to play with matches and I didnt listen.
So I grew up..i dont really play with matches anymore but use them when I need them but am more careful.
i grew, I learned. and yes i guess in this case it hurt.

Answer 6

At the time it does not seem easier, but it can teach us to trust God and grow in our walk more than prosperity and no pain can.

Answer 7

Is it easier to learn when pain is involved? No, but it does become more ingrained in our minds

Answer 8

Yes, emotional and spiritual growth depend on trials and difficulties to happen, muscles need to tear to grow, and even physically growing taller means getting those nasty growing pains in your legs.

Answer 9

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds. Because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking in anything.

Answer 10

Hmm. The basic question seems to be do we learn better from reward or punishment?

I would say we learn faster by punishment, but I would prefer to teach by reward.