It much honoureth God, when his servants can quietly and…
““It much honoureth God, when his servants can quietly and fearlessly trust in him, in the face of all the dangers and threatenings which devils or men can cast before them; and can joyfully suffer pain or death, in obedience to his commands, and in confidence on his promise of everlasting happiness.—This showeth that we believe indeed that "there is a God," and that "he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him," Heb. xi. 6; and that he is true and just; and that his promises are to be trusted on; and that he is able to make them good, in despite of all the malice of his enemies; and that the threats or frowns of sinful worms are contemptible to him that feareth God. Psal. lviii. 11, "So that men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth," and that at last will judge the world in righteousness.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Trustful obedience to divine guidance brings peace amidst danger and suffering
In simple terms: Obedience to God yields peace in trials
Key Takeaway
Cultivate faith and trust in divine promises
Themes
faith
obedience
trust
divine
suffering
Mood
reverent
hopeful
serious
Type
Death:0
Obedience:1
Righteousness:1
Believe God:1
Verily God:1
Promises Trusted:1
When to use this quote
- prayer
- missionary work
- ethical dilemmas
- personal trials
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual resilience
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine will?
- What role does reason play in faith?
A Different Perspective
Blind obedience may ignore moral complexities