Jeremiah wondered how anyone could complain against God, since all mortals are sinners and therefore deserve divine punishment. He counseled self-examination and returning to the Lord. [source][source][source]
"Jeremiah wrote seven principles about the nature of Israel"s affliction: (1) Affliction should be endured with hope in God"s salvation, that Isaiah , ultimate restoration ( Lamentations 3:25-30). (2) Affliction is only temporary and is tempered by God"s compassion and love ( Lamentations 3:31-32). (3) God does not delight in affliction ( Lamentations 3:33). (4) If affliction comes because of injustice, God sees it and does not approve of it ( Lamentations 3:34-36). (5) Affliction is always in relationship to God"s sovereignty ( Lamentations 3:37-38; cf. Job 2:10). (6) Affliction ultimately came because of Judah"s sins ( Lamentations 3:39). (7) Affliction should accomplish the greater good of turning God"s people back to Him ( Lamentations 3:40)." [1][source]