Why Do People Suffer?
John 9:1-7
Sermon
by J. Howard Olds

There is an old story about a construction worker who attempted to lower a barrel of brick by means of a rope and pulley. The bricks however, were heavier than the worker. The man went up as the brick came down. The two collided in mid-air, injuring the worker's shoulder. Upon impact, the bottom of the barrel ripped open. The brick spilled out. Now, the worker was heavier than the brick. As the man came down at high speed, he collided with the barrel coming up, causing injury to his shins. This time the man landed in a pile of brick, causing great pain to his lower back. The pain was so intense, he turned loose of the rope. When the barrel came down it struck him on the head, causing further injuries. From his hospital bed, the worker called his employer and said, “I quit. The suffering is…

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