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.
 


How many may receive this gift?
What first attracted the prophet's attention?
Have the worthies of old gone to their reward?
What comforting promise has God made concerning the sleeping saints?
What name is given to the second state of the church?
Why was this to be?
What is one good evidence of genuine repentance?

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