Christ on the cross was more Christ than Jesus at the…
![“Christ on the cross was more Christ than Jesus at the table. Luther at war with the Pope was more Luther than he at peace. Nichi-ren[FN#225] laid the foundation of his church when sword and sceptre threatened him with death. Shin-ran[FN#226] and Hen-en[FN#227] established their respective faiths…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/ef8/kaiten-nukariya-793_peace_christ-on-the-cross-was-more-christ-than_980411.jpg)
““Christ on the cross was more Christ than Jesus at the table. Luther at war with the Pope was more Luther than he at peace. Nichi-ren[FN#225] laid the foundation of his church when sword and sceptre threatened him with death. Shin-ran[FN#226] and Hen-en[FN#227] established their respective faiths when they were exiled. When they were exiled, they complained not, resented not, regretted not, repented not, lamented not, but contentedly and joyously they met with their inevitable calamity and conquered it. Ho-nen is said to have been still more joyous and contented when be bad suffered from a serious disease, because he had the conviction that his desired end was at hand. [FN#225]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
In crises, individuals often reveal their deepest convictions and achieve triumph through acceptance and joy.
In simple terms: Crisis reveals true character and joy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hardship as a path to inner strength.
Themes
faith
resilience
acceptance
triumph
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
aphilosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- exile
- persecution
- disease
- conflict
- leadership
Key Concepts
spirituality
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find joy in suffering?
- What convictions sustain you in crisis?
A Different Perspective
Not all hardships lead to joy; outcomes vary.