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Comfort Quote by John Henry Jowett

“God does not comfort us to make us comfortable, but to make us comforters.” quote by John Henry Jowett
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“God does not comfort us to make us comfortable, but to make us comforters.”

John Henry Jowett

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Comfort of Service, 1915

God's purpose is to inspire us to comfort others, not just to ease our own discomfort.

In simple terms: God wants us to help others, not just feel good.

Key Takeaway

Focus on serving others.

Themes

service faith compassion

Mood

empathetic reflective

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • counseling
  • community building
  • support groups
  • faith outreach

Key Concepts

theology purpose altruism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance helping others with caring for yourself?
  • What does being a comforter mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Comforting others can be emotionally draining without self‑care.

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