Which statement is identified as the lie in suffering?

• A. The evil in our lives comes from God
• B. Suffering has no purpose
• C. God is not loving
• D. You can endure trials without faith

Answer: (B)

Suffering in Scripture is seen as something that can have purpose and be used by God, not something random or pointless. The statement that suffering has no purpose is the lie because the biblical pattern shows trials refining faith, producing perseverance, and shaping character (for example, James 1:2-4 and Romans 5:3-5). God’s sovereignty and love are consistent themes: He can bring good from hardship and use difficult times to deepen trust in Him (Romans 8:28; 1 Peter 1:6-7). Enduring trials is described as an act of faith, not something you do apart from faith, which is why the claim that you can endure without faith isn’t supported by the biblical witness. So, the belief that suffering has no purpose stands out as the falsehood the question highlights.