Your theology of suffering is important. As Pastor Scott takes us through the introduction to 1 Peter in this brand new series, he teaches us the place of grief and trials in our Christian walk. God does not cause sin, but He does let sin run its course in this life. Why? We cannot presume to know all the purposes of God, but one source of encouragement shines brightly for us all: Jesus suffered, and it is through that same suffering we must enter if we hope to know anything about the real Jesus.