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Cultivating Christian CharacterSteve Gregg
Steve Gregg discusses the theme of suffering as a means of transformation in Christian character according to 2 Corinthians 3:18. Gregg emphasizes the importance of suffering in building character and shaping believers into the image of Christ. He explains that while suffering can be painful, it yields peaceful fruit of righteousness and prepares Christians for compassionate service. Suffering is also seen as God's way of disciplining believers to bring them to maturity and to trust in Him.
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