he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect [complete], he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. (Heb. 5:7–9) In both cases there is a development of understanding through the experience of being faithful while suffering. Immediately we need to be careful. Many who look for a closer relationship with God have concluded that they could reach their goal by inflicting pain on themselves. They have taken the experiences of those who have suffered