Bible Quote by J.C. Ryle
““The love of the bible will show itself in a believer's readiness to bear evil as well as to do good. It will make him patient under provocation, forgiving when injured, meek when unjustly attacked, quiet when slandered. It will make him hear much, put up with much and look over much, submit often and deny himself often, all for the sake of peace.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1865
A devout believer's love for Scripture manifests as patience, forgiveness, meekness, and self‑denial, all pursued for peace.
In simple terms: Loving the Bible leads to patient, forgiving, meek behavior.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate biblical love to embody peace.
Themes
faith
patience
forgiveness
meekness
peace
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- church teaching
- daily prayer
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What does bearing evil look like in your life?
- How can you practice meekness when attacked?
A Different Perspective
Such virtues can be hard to maintain under severe provocation.
