--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Though poor in this world's goods, though…" description: "\"“Though poor in this world's goods, though grieving the loss of loved ones, though suffering pain of body, though harassed by sin and Satan, though hat..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b56/a-w-pink-83543_christian_though-poor-in-this-world-s-goods-though_643647.jpg" --- # Though poor in this world's goods, though grieving the… ![“Though poor in this world's goods, though grieving the loss of loved ones, though suffering pain of body, though harassed by sin and Satan, though hated and persecuted by worldlings, whatever be the case and lot of the Christian, it is both his privilege and duty to rejoice in the Lord.” quote by A.W. Pink](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b56/a-w-pink-83543_christian_though-poor-in-this-world-s-goods-though_643647.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b56/a-w-pink-83543_christian_though-poor-in-this-world-s-goods-though_643647.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b56/a-w-pink-83543_christian_though-poor-in-this-world-s-goods-though_643647.jpg) > ““Though poor in this world's goods, though grieving the loss of loved ones, though suffering pain of body, though harassed by sin and Satan, though hated and persecuted by worldlings, whatever be the case and lot of the Christian, it is both his privilege and duty to rejoice in the Lord.”” A.W. Pink ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Even amid material lack, grief, physical pain, sin, and persecution, Christians are called to find joy in the Lord. **In simple terms:** Joy despite suffering. Key Takeaway Cultivate gratitude and worship during trials. Themes faith suffering joy Mood hopeful encouraging Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - personal loss - illness - persecution - daily hardships Key Concepts spiritual resilience theodicy Questions to Reflect On - What practices help you rejoice in hardship? - How can you support others facing similar trials? 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