Affection Quote by J. C. Ryle
“By affliction Christ shows us our emptiness and weakness, draws us to the throne of grace, purifies our affections, weans us from the world, and makes us long for heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, J. C. Ryle, 1850s
Human frailty reveals need for divine grace, prompting spiritual purification and longing for heaven.
In simple terms: Our weakness points us to God's grace.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and divine reliance.
Themes
spirituality
humility
redemption
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church fellowship
- ethical decision making
- overcoming materialism
Key Concepts
theology
purification
longing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing weakness change your daily choices?
- What practices help you stay focused on spiritual goals?
A Different Perspective
Grace alone cannot solve all problems; personal effort remains essential.
![“May I strike my heart's keys clearly, and may none fail because of slack, uncertain, or fraying strings. May the tears that stream down my face make me more radiant: may my hidden weeping bloom… How we waste our afflictions!... [T]hey're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rainer-maria-rilke-193_abode_may-i-strike-my-heart-s-keys-clearly-and_52479.jpg)
