Conflict Quote by George Whitefield
“All I can say is I look for perpetual conflicts and struggles in this life, and I hope for no other peace, only a cross, while on this side of eternity.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Great Awakening, 1740s
The speaker embraces continual struggle, seeking only a transcendent peace symbolized by the cross, rejecting worldly peace.
In simple terms: He wants only spiritual peace through suffering.
Key Takeaway
Accept hardship as a path to deeper faith.
Themes
faith
suffering
spirituality
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- religious devotion
- life challenges
Key Concepts
Christian theology
perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does embracing struggle shape your faith?
- What does “cross” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Worldly peace may be fleeting compared to spiritual resolve.
