d without the calculation that moral obedient people will be rewarded with good fortune. People are rewarded not for their goodness but for their loyalty (Book 397). But why do people suffer? More importantly, the good people, even they have to endure adversity or suffering. What is the rationale for dealing with pain? And why me? New Webster's Dictionary defines suffering as "undergoing pain; to endure, or to be affected by" (New 219). If this is true then there is some reasoning behind suffering. This is where faith comes into play. The biblical definition for faith is "the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things of things not seen." Faith is defined as, "belief, confidence or trust in (New 82)." Faith can strengthen, guide, or even enlighten a person. It is what holds you firm and steadfast in the path of adversity. And it is what gets you through it. From faith you are made stronger, humble, and enlightened. Faith is enriched after enduring suffering. It will develop a more optimistic perspective regarding adversity. Before looking at bounties of faith through suffering. You must realize that this perspective is not shared by all. In fact some believe otherwise of suffering. Suffering is often seen as an unpleasant situation or just painful in which nothing good ever comes from it. When most people see it coming, or are in the midst of it, they become depressed, even distraught. They feel a terrible injustice has befallen them. And there is no way out of the situation. Nor do they ever see an end. It is hell on earth, and I am caught up in side of it. And then once through the turmoil, they do not look back to reflect. There was no good to come of it. It only upset them, or brought nothing but misery. People view suffering as another incident that has stolen a part of my soul. Man is unable to subject the painful experience of human existence to a meaningful experience (Wheaton). Ma...
