Why do some people believe that you must suffer in life to be at peace in eternity?

Question

it does not make sense to be miserable in life to be happy only later IF you picked the right religion.. and IF you made it in to heaven which you might not anyway

Phoebe: however according to Bible Jesus (pbuh) is the only person with out sins so we all sin so that is why we are miserable? I am sure God knew that we would all sin.....

Answer 1

Yeah...I get that alot na...! Who the heck said that anyway.

While I am suffering on earth, I did so many sins too. Am I destined to HELL....

So where is the eternity peace in mentioned...?

I could be in hell in eternity for crying out loud!

Answer 2

I believe that the idea of having to suffer is man's excuse for some of the things that happen to all of us. We become sick, we get hurt emotionally, we lose out to someone for a job or a person to love and rather than to simply accept them as things that happen, we put a religious bent on them and attribute the suffering that goes with it to something that will make us better off later. Kind of like telling a kid that you can't have desert until your plate is clean etc.

This concept may be the result of the fact that Job (Bible character) suffered greatly as did many of the apostles and that they all ended up being greatly rewarded. However, I think what God says to us is that we do not need to be alone in our suffering and in some cases anyway, we can ask God to take away the suffering and He does. Suffering is not always the work of the devil as many believe...but is a reaction to our circumstances and or our environment. Other times, it is more in our head than anywhere else.

I would like to make a comment about the last part of your question...relating to religion. Man made religions. They did not come from God. God wants a personal relationship with each of his children...and there is no such thing as a "right" religion unless that relationship is present. With it, almost any form of worship is acceptable to God...without it, no worship is acceptable to Him.

When a person walks with God on a daily basis, there is no doubt or "IFs" about whether or not they will continue that relationship after their physical body dies. It will simply become an even closer relationship.

God Bless. Have a good night.

Answer 3

That belief is a load of crap. Why would God put us on this beautiful planet so we could be miserable?

I acknowledge that life can be hard sometimes - some have it way harder than others. But, even in the midst of a tough life, I believe a person can find joy and peace. Granted, life in paradise will beat this place and the troubles, though.

Answer 4

Suffering according to the Bible is a side-effect of our present fallen state. The real penalty of the so called adamic curse is death. The amount of suffering in the present has little bearing on the destination after death, but sometimes God chooses suffering to get our attention, bring people to Himself, or to train believers in righteousness. One more facet of suffering is that it may be used as an expression of God's judgment, or a warning of some sort. One more thing to add is that a lot of the things we suffer are directly connected to our actions, or actions of others.

Answer 5

and you dont? Wait till you get heavily harm or unwell and tell me in case you be stricken by any discomfort. And do you no longer see any suffering around you? interior the hospitals, on the streets, on the a methods away international locations on television? Jews arent the only ones responsive to suffering. All people are (a minimum of the conventional ones). And Im specific they understand a element approximately own suffering besides i.e. holocaust, hate crimes and so on

Answer 6

That's not the way faith works. Faith in God works to bring you peace in life, as well as peace through eternity. People suffering on earth is just a fact. Faith in God simply helps you to get through it. God wants you to be happy and prosper in life. Simply read his words. The scriptures are guidelines on how to be happy, not miserable.

Answer 7

Because they keep missing the point. It's like this:

A barbarian fights many foes, starves when food is scarce, and eats and is merry when times are good. Then maybe he dies in a fight somewhere.

The masses assume that the message was in being killed for his cause they can get to heaven.
Or they assume they must be pious and not eat anything as their hero endured.
Or they assume that like their hero they must find enemies to crush.

When the real message was just to enjoy your struggle.

Answer 8

Consider the religions are thousands of years old and have had time to do some trending and analysis.

In times of depression or when your donations dropped you could preach sacrifice and you will see more money.

Personal sacrifice would also result in more free labor.

Answer 9

I think this life we are given is just a learning experience. We can feel just about anything while we are here on Earth...and I guess, when we die...and go where ever we are supposed to go, we will appreciate it more than we would have if we didn't experience all the hardships and pain of this world....but that's just me..

Answer 10

Yes some people believe that
but we don't
so things that we must do is
We should respect them
Don't ask them to join in much enjoyments coz that means you try to convert them from believe "that they must suffer" become believe that "we can enjoy this life"