“Why does God allow the saved to suffer in this life? How do you explain that?”
Traditionally, it is thought of as an example to others, and a way to focus us on the eternal instead of the temporary world we find ourselves in.
Neither is appropriate after death. Once dead, we will have no trouble in focusing on the eternal...
Sometimes we suffer because of choices we’ve made, not taking care of our ‘temple of the Holy Spirit’, things others have done to us, there are a variety of reasons. But one thing I’ve learned through my own trials is that God’s grace is sufficient.