God wants humans to grow and develop spiritually, and the challenges posed by evil and suffering are necessary for that growth

Question

where in holy books does it mention this

Answer 1

There are various passages in holy books that mention the idea of spiritual growth through challenges and suffering. Here are a few examples:

1. Bible - New Testament:
- Romans 5:3-5: "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."
- James 1:2-4: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
- 1 Peter 1:6-7: "In all this, you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed."

2. Quran:
- Surah Al-Baqarah (2:155): "And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient."
- Surah Al-Ankabut (29:2-3): "Do the people think that they will be left to say, 'We believe' and they will not be tried? But We have certainly tried those before them, and Allah will surely make evident those who are truthful, and He will surely make evident the liars."

3. Bhagavad Gita:
- Chapter 2, Verse 14: "O son of Kunti (Arjuna), the nonpermanent appearance of happiness and distress, and their disappearance in due course, are like the appearance and disappearance of winter and summer seasons. They arise from sense perception, and one must learn to tolerate them without being disturbed."
- Chapter 4, Verse 25: "Some yogis perfectly worship the demigods by offering different sacrifices to them, and some offer sacrifices in the fire of the Supreme Brahman."

These are just a few examples, and each holy book may contain further references supporting the idea of growth through challenges and suffering. It is always recommended to explore the texts in their entirety for a comprehensive understanding.