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“We sometimes fear to bring our troubles to God, because they must seem small to Him who sitteth on the circle of the earth. But if they are large enough to vex and endanger our welfare, they are large enough to touch His heart of love. For love does not measure by a merchant's scales, not with a…” quote by R. A. Torrey
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“We sometimes fear to bring our troubles to God, because they must seem small to Him who sitteth on the circle of the earth. But if they are large enough to vex and endanger our welfare, they are large enough to touch His heart of love. For love does not measure by a merchant's scales, not with a surveyor's chain. It hath a delicacy... unknown in any handling of material substance.”

R. A. Torrey

About This Quote

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

He argues that God cares deeply for human suffering, no matter how small or large, because divine love is boundless and delicate.

In simple terms: God loves all troubles, big or small.

Key Takeaway

Trust that divine love hears every plea.

Themes

faith compassion humility

Mood

hopeful reverent

Type

spiritual theological

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • counseling
  • personal crisis
  • community support

Key Concepts

theology divine love human suffering

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do we truly believe our pain matters to God?
  • How can we practice surrender in hardship?
A Different Perspective

Human doubt can limit reliance on divine care.

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