Accomplish Quote by John H. Walton
“We must also remember some of the key lessons of Scripture. In our weakness he is strong. He can use suffering to strengthen our character. He can use evil to accomplish good (precisely the nature of the discussion in the book of Habakkuk). God's sovereignty is demonstrated in that whatever personal or nonpersonal agents do, God takes it and turns it to his purpose.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost World of Genesis One, 2009
Suffering and evil can be redirected by divine sovereignty to fulfill higher purposes.
In simple terms: God can turn hardship into good.
Key Takeaway
Trust that challenges may serve a larger plan.
Themes
faith
suffering
divine purpose
theology
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- global crises
- ethical dilemmas
- social injustice
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to cooperate with divine will?
- How can you find purpose in hardship?
A Different Perspective
Human agency also plays a role in outcomes.
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
