Surely his love proves he is the person to comfort you…
““Surely his love proves he is the person to comfort you. Therefore, let him into your heart, Christian, so he may comfort you in your distress. He is a faithful Comforter. Shakespeare tells us (in King Lear) that a thankless child is “sharper than a serpent’s tooth” and so is an unfaithful friend. To have a friend turn away from me in my distress is more bitter that “the gall of bitterness.” Oh, misery of miseries, to have someone who loves me in my prosperity forsake me in the dark day of my trouble! That is very sad, but God’s Spirit is not like that. He always loves and loves even to the end. He is a faithful Comforter.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage contrasts human unreliability with divine constancy, urging trust in God’s faithful comfort over mortal friends.
In simple terms: God’s love endures when people fail.
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine comfort.
Themes
faith
loneliness
trust
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief counseling
- loss
- spiritual guidance
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you seek comfort in hardship?
- What role does community play in your faith?
A Different Perspective
Human relationships can still provide support despite imperfections.