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 how many does God bestow His blessings?
How was this fulfilled?
In what prophecy did Christ recognize Daniel as a prophet?
By what was the third universal empire symbolized?
Why is the execution of the judgment given to Christ?
In what words had the prophet Daniel foretold this?
Is this chastening a pleasant experience?

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