Adversity Research Paper

One of the most difficult and controversial issues to discuss today both among the Christian and non-Christian folks is that of adversity. This is especially so because it is a topic in which different people hold different opinions and beliefs. These opinions which are usually influenced by cultural and religious thoughts, doctrines and ideals to a large extent, do sometimes differ even among people who share same faith or history. And so there are many controversies, many arguments and many contradictions in this subject, such that even Christians who should know better also engage in the dissension for many reasons.
But despite all these controversies and contradictions, most people have come to accept (either by experience, observations …show more content…
It is a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune. Some call it bad luck or an example of it while others consider it a cause for suffering or special efforts especially in the attainment of a goal. Probably one of the reasons why adversity is largely considered a no-go area is because of its root word. It actually originates from the word “Adverse” which means something that’s not good or extremely harmful. But the first question that we must ask here is this, “is it all adverse experience that is harmful?” we will answer …show more content…
Are there no adversities that will set and propel us on the path to our own real destiny? We will see what The Bible teaches in this regard too.
The word adversity as used in The Bible is gotten from the Greek word ‘tsarah’ which means straits, distress, trouble e.tc. It is from the same root word as ‘tsartsar’ which means to bind, to oppress or to besiege. These two words are used and translated for various experiences and situations recorded through Scriptures such as tribulations, persecutions, adversaries, foes e.tc and these situations were not and are never pleasant. Hence it is never a pleasant experience for anyone because it is a time of much despair and discouragement, a period which many would wish never arose.
Let us list out the various kinds of adversity that we can face as humans, these are but not limited to;
- Adversity of sickness and diseases
- Adversity of

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