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.

What would make the death of Christ in vain?
What is Christ's relation to this faith?
Upon what condition may one expect answers to prayer?
At His birth, what message did the angel bring to the shepherds abiding in the field?
What was this earthly sanctuary and its round of service?
What influence has this hope upon the life?
Why was this to be?

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