Suffering Quote by Billy Graham
““In the last essay he wrote before he died, the great Christian writer C. S. Lewis said, “We have no right to happiness; only an obligation to do our duty.” Sometimes our God-given duty will include suffering. When it does, ask God to teach you through it. Remember the psalmist’s words I quoted above: “Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O LORD.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Last essay before death, C. S. Lewis, date unknown
Lewis argues that happiness is not a right but a duty, and that suffering can be part of divine responsibility, urging prayer for growth through hardship.
In simple terms: Duty over happiness; suffering can teach.
Key Takeaway
Seek purpose in hardship.
Themes
duty
faith
uffering
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- illness
- loss
- moral dilemmas
- career challenges
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What duties guide you in suffering?
- How can you find meaning in pain?
A Different Perspective
It may minimize the value of personal joy.
