This article considers 2 Corinthians 1:8 and the theme of suffering and affliction in the life of the apostle Paul.

It is a given that, in one way or another, every Christian will face affliction for the sake of Christ. This is so because God’s hand directs such afflictions. This article shares way to respond in a godly way in times of suffering. Pride and the way it manifests itself causes one respond wrongly to affliction. However, humility and acknowledging God characterize a proper response.

This article shows that the best way to cope under personal affliction and suffering is by focusing on Christ.