There are many afflictions in the world. There are afflictions in the homes as well there are afflictions in the workplaces. There are afflictions in the community from every side. There are afflictions coming to us from every angle. The Bible tells us that there will be afflictions in the world.
The afflictions that we are experiencing come from men. The evil men in this world cause us many afflictions. Out of their greed and selfishness, they make us pass through undue afflictions. The resources that are supposed to be of benefit to us all have been taken by a few and that makes many others suffer.
God does not afflict us without a cause. The sufferings which God allows to come upon people is due to their sinful action. We are not afflicted by God causelessly. The sinful cannot go unpunished. God will repay every evil act of man. That is why he brings afflictions upon those who refuse to acknowledge Him and obey His commandments.