Compassion Quote by John Flavel
“When our needs are permitted to grow to an extremity, and all visible hopes fail, then to have relief given wonderfully enhances the price of such a mercy”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Mercy of God, John Flavel, 1650
Extreme need and failed hopes heighten appreciation for divine mercy, making relief feel more valuable.
In simple terms: Desperation makes mercy feel precious.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and cherish relief in hardship.
Themes
faith
mercy
desperation
hope
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
reflective
When to use this quote
- illness recovery
- financial crisis
- emotional loss
- spiritual doubt
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual resilience
gratitude
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hardship shape gratitude?
- What practices sustain hope after relief fades?
A Different Perspective
Relief may be temporary, not lasting.
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