Christianity

Suffering in Christianity is to be a witness to the truth of the faith, not the result of one’s own antisocial behavior. Experiencing the misery of suffering, Christians can become closer to God because they share a taste of what Christ went through to sacrifice himself for the forgiveness of sins. Therefore, Christians must find resignation and patience to deal with the suffering as the will of God.

“Beloved, do not be surprised at the painful
trial you are suffering, as though something
strange were happening to you. But rejoice
that you participate in the sufferings of Christ,
so that you may be overjoyed when his glory
is revealed. If you are insulted because of the
name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit
of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer,
it should not be as a murderer or thief or any
other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.
However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not
be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.”
- Peter 4:12-16

By Christians going through suffering, they become aware of Jesus Christ. There is comfort in suffering because God can use struggles as a lesson to teach us and make us better people. Often it takes suffering to make us realize the brevity of life, and the importance of living for Christ. It can be understood that God uses suffering to accomplish things that would not otherwise be accomplished.

"Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
- James 1:2-4