Life is filled with both joy and sorrow. Why some people seem to have more or less joy or sorrow than others is one of the enigmas of the human condition. Obviously, sin, either directly or indirectly is at the root of many of the sorrows we experience. While some sorrow can be traced to bad choices on our part, others cannot. The book of Job demonstrates that even the righteous may suffer greatly. Job tragically lost his children, his health, and his wealth. Those who have experienced deep sorrow will probably recognize the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While people in the biblical world did not enjoy the technological advances and modern conveniences we take for granted, they dealt with sickness, sorrow, and death in much the same way we do. In short, things have not changed in thousands of years (Bible, Expositor and Illuminator (Union Gospel Press, Summer Quarter 2020).