Afflictions Made Beneficial | 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 Psalm 34:19,20; 2 Corinthians 4:8-11
In teaching us the will of God Psalm 119:71; Isaiah 26:9; Micah 6:9
In turning us to God Deuteronomy 4:30,31; Nehemiah 1:8,9; Psalm 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; Psalm 119:67; Luke 15:16-18
In leading us to confession of sin Numbers 21:7; Psalm 32:5; 51:3,5
In testing and exhibiting our sincerity Job 23:10; Psalm 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; 1 Peter 1:7; Revelation 2:10
In humbling us Deuteronomy 8:3,16; 2 Chronicles 7:13,14; Lamentations 3:19,20; 2 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 Psalm 40:1; Romans 5:3; James 1:3; 1 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; 2 Timothy 2:9,10; 4:16,17
Exemplified
- Joseph's brethren Genesis 42:21
- Joseph Genesis 45:5,7,8
- Israel Deuteronomy 8:3,5
- Josiah 2 Kings 22:19
- Hezekiah 2 Chronicles 32:25,26
- Manasseh 2 Chronicles 33:12
- Jonah Jonah 2:7
- Prodigal's son Luke 15:21

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