Circumstances Quote by John Flavel
“Surely if He would not spare His own Son one stroke, one tear, one groan, one sigh, one circumstance of misery, it can never be imagined that ever He should, after this, deny or withhold from His people, for whose sakes all this was suffered, any mercies, any comforts, any privilege, spiritual or temporal, which is good for them.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1650
Even if suffering seems endless, divine mercy and comfort are still promised to the faithful.
In simple terms: Suffering doesn't negate God's mercy.
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine compassion.
Themes
suffering
faith
mercy
comfort
Mood
hopeful
reassuring
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- community support
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual resilience
hope
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find comfort in hardship?
- What signs of mercy do you notice?
A Different Perspective
Human pain can obscure perception of grace.
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