‘For our slight afflictions of the present moment produce for us, beyond all measure, an eternal weight of glory, because we look, not at things visible, but at those which are invisible; for visible things are transient, and invisible things are eternal”. 2 Corinthians 4:17:18
Affliction is a test caused by an unfortunate or painful event? generally accompanied by depression of spirit. It comes in the form of persecution, abuse, illness, very significant loss, contempt, abandonment, threat…