Christian Quote by John Flavel
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“[Providences] often puzzle and entangle our thoughts, but bring them to the Word, and your duty will be quickly manifested. "Until I went into the sanctuary of God, then understood I their end" (Ps. 73:17). And not only their end, but his own duty, to be quiet in an afflicted condition and not envy their prosperity.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian's Duty, 1650
Reflecting on providence, one should turn thoughts to Scripture, leading to swift fulfillment of divine duty and quiet endurance.
In simple terms: Trust in God’s word to fulfill duty
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual guidance and quiet perseverance
Themes
faith
providence
patience
humility
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- church teachings
- daily meditation
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual discipline
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How does quiet endurance affect change?
- What role does Scripture play in modern decisions?
A Different Perspective
May overlook active resistance to injustice
![“Awesome is God from his [7] sanctuary; the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!” quote by Crossway](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8ff/crossway-14085_god_awesome-is-god-from-his-7-sanctuary-the_2692669.jpg)
![“All the dark, intricate, puzzling providences at which we were sometimes so offended...we shall [one day] see to be to us, as the difficult passage through the wilderness was to Israel, "the right way to the city of habitation".” quote by John Flavel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/58c/john-flavel-4295_christian_all-the-dark-intricate-puzzling-providen_333825.jpg)
