Does God willingly afflict the children of men?

Answer

"For the Lord will not cast off for ever: but though ' He cause grief, yet will He have compassion according
to the multitude of His mercies. For He does not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men!' Lam. 3:
31-33.

Upon what evidence did Jesus base His Messiahship?
18. When asked by the rich young man the conditions of eternal life, to what did Jesus direct his attention?
How did the people of Samaria publicly testify to their faith in the preaching of Philip?
16. Could the offerings commanded by the ceremonial law satisfy or make perfect the conscience of the believer?
22. When surrounded by the Syrian host, what did Elisha say, and for what did he pray, to encourage his frightened servant?
What are we admonished not to do?
What special blessings were conferred on the Israelites?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle