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“Thus, a godly man wonders at his cross that it is not more, a wicked man wonders his cross is so much:” quote by Jeremiah Burroughs
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“Thus, a godly man wonders at his cross that it is not more, a wicked man wonders his cross is so much:”

Jeremiah Burroughs

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A godly person sees his cross as modest, while a wicked person sees it as excessive.

In simple terms: Perspective on suffering differs by character.

Key Takeaway

Recognize humility in hardship.

Themes

faith humility perception

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal trials
  • community suffering
  • moral reflection

Key Concepts

theodicy spiritual insight

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your “cross” teach you?
  • How can humility change your view of hardship?
A Different Perspective

The quote assumes a binary view of suffering that may oversimplify.

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