Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 1:12-14. One kind of suffering that we face in this fallen world is brokenness in relationships, even in the church. Paul is willing to wade through the messy difficulties of complicated relationships in order to restore his relationship with the Corinthian church. Why? Because, for Christians, the glory of the Christ we represent is at stake! God wants us to forgive, to love each other, to do what we can to bring restoration and healing. This is possible through Christ, who restores our relationship with God.