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.

16. When the prodigal son, in the parable, repented and turned toward home, what did his father do?
What similar charge was brought against the Apostle Paul?
How did this change in observance of days come about, suddenly or gradually?
What scriptures show that Christ's coming will be a time of reward?
Of whom does the Bible teach that God is a rewarder?
What above all else shows God's willingness to do this?
What fate awaits those who turn a deaf ear to the poor?

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