decay to end. Nevertheless, Paul considers this present suffering to be minor when compared to the glory of eternity (8:17–25). As I have taught and lived this portion of Scripture for the better part of half a century, I observe two principles at work. First, the greater the groan, the greater the glory. God is not the source of pain and He did not promise to prevent our suffering. Instead, He promises that no pain will go to waste. What the world intends for harm, God will use for our good. Not