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“When you see your body wasted away through sickness, do not murmur against God, but say: 'The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord' (Job 1:21). You are accustomed to look upon your body as upon your own inalienable property, but that is quite wrong, because your…” quote by John of Kronstadt
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“When you see your body wasted away through sickness, do not murmur against God, but say: 'The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord' (Job 1:21). You are accustomed to look upon your body as upon your own inalienable property, but that is quite wrong, because your body is God's edifice.”

John of Kronstadt

About This Quote

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

Physical illness is seen as part of divine will; believers should accept it with gratitude, seeing the body as God’s creation.

In simple terms: Accept illness as God’s will.

Key Takeaway

Practice gratitude despite suffering.

Themes

faith acceptance theology mortality

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

religious motivational

When to use this quote

  • health crises
  • prayer groups
  • counseling

Key Concepts

divine providence body as temple

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does gratitude affect coping with illness?
  • When is it appropriate to seek medical aid?
A Different Perspective

Blind acceptance may ignore medical help.

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