Afflicted Quote by Bible
“It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. -Psalm 119:71”
About This Quote
Source Bible: Psalm 119:71, 1000 BC
The psalmist sees affliction as a means to learn divine laws, finding value in suffering.
In simple terms: Affliction teaches divine decrees.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges as learning opportunities.
Themes
faith
suffering
learning
Mood
reflective
devotional
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- spiritual formation
- theological study
Key Concepts
Divine law
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hardship deepen faith?
- What lessons arise from suffering?
A Different Perspective
Suffering may not always be instructive.
![“It is for my good that I was afflicted, so that I might learn Your statutes. [...] Had Your Torah not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/087/anonymous-1_joy_it-is-for-my-good-that-i-was-afflicted-s_1152297.jpg)
![“Every writer since the beginning of time, just like other people, has been afflicted by what [a] friend of mine calls "the fleas of life"-you know, colds, hangovers, bills, sprained ankles and little nuisances of one sort or another.” quote by William Styron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ecc/william-styron-3859_afflicted_every-writer-since-the-beginning-of-time_83391.jpg)
