Footnote

a While the Bible states that “whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap,” this does not mean that a person’s suffering must be divine retribution. (Galatians 6:7) In this world dominated by Satan, the righteous often face more problems than the wicked do. (1 John 5:19) “You will be objects of hatred by all people on account of my name,” Jesus told his disciples. (Matthew 10:22) Sickness and other types of misfortune can befall any of God’s faithful servants.​—Psalm 41:3; 73:3-5; Philippians 2:25-27.