Topical Studies Bible verses about Afflictions Made Beneficial
(From Torrey's Topical Textbook )
In promoting the glory of God John 9:1-3 ; 11:3 ,4; 21:18,19
In exhibiting the power and faithfulness of God Psalms 34:19 ,20; II Corinthians 4:8-11
In teaching us the will of God Psalms 119:71 ; Isaiah 26:9 ; Micah 6:9
In turning us to God Deuteronomy 4:30 ,31; Nehemiah 1:8 ,9; Psalms 78:34 ; Isaiah 10:20 ,21; Hosea 2:6 ,7
In keeping us from again departing from God Job 34:31 ,32; Isaiah 10:20 ; Ezekiel 14:10 ,11
In leading us to seek God in prayer Judges 4:3 ; Jeremiah 31:18 ; Lamentations 2:17-19 ; Hosea 5:14 ,15; Jonah 2:1
In convincing us of sin Job 36:8 ,9; Psalms 119:67 ; Luke 15:16-18
In leading us to confession of sin Numbers 21:7 ; Psalms 32:5 ; 51:3 ,5
In testing and exhibiting our sincerity Job 23:10 ; Psalms 66:10 ; Proverbs 17:3
In trying our faith and obedience Genesis 22:1 ,2; Hebrews 11:17 ; Exodus 15:23-25 ; Deuteronomy 8:2 ,16; I Peter 1:7 ; Revelation 2:10
In humbling us Deuteronomy 8:3 ,16; II Chronicles 7:13 ,14; Lamentations 3:19 ,20; II Corinthians 12:7
In purifying us Ecclesiastes 7:2 ,3; Isaiah 1:25 ,26; 48:10; Jeremiah 9:6 ,7; Zechariah 13:9 ; Malachi 3:2 ,3
In exercising our patience Psalms 40:1 ; Romans 5:3 ; James 1:3 ; I Peter 2:20
In rendering us fruitful in good works John 15:2 ; Hebrews 12:10 ,11
In furthering the gospel Acts 8:3 ,4; 11:19-21; Philippians 1:12 ; II Timothy 2:9 ,10; 4:16,17
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