My first reaction in pastoral care is not to explain. And again, I don't think the primary purpose of the Bible is to explain suffering. I never have, because the actual explanations are often inadequate. I think the primary purpose of Scripture is to say I am all you need in this suffering and I need comfort.
Rick WarrenIn 30 years of travel and training leaders -164 nations - I've never met anyone who didn't need massive doses of love.
Rick Warren