"I have encountered many believers who openly deny the prosperity gospel and yet still seem to believe that as long as they have a regular devotional life, avoid grievous or habitual sin, and participate in the local church then they will avoid suffering.
When suffering inevitably comes in the form of a financial setback, a serious illness, a death in the family, or persecution for their faith, some professing believers begin to question God’s goodness—or even his very existence."
Although this article is geared towards pastors and aspiring pastors, I think it will be of benefit to everyone:
