Broken Quote by John Piper
“God has ordained that our preaching become deeper and more winsome as we are broken, humbled, and made low and desperately dependent on grace by the trials of our lives.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Grace of Trials, 2008
Hardships deepen spiritual humility, making preaching more sincere and attractive as we rely on divine grace.
In simple terms: Suffering can make faith more sincere.
Key Takeaway
Embrace trials as opportunities for deeper grace.
Themes
faith
humility
grace
preaching
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal hardship
- church teaching
- counseling sessions
- small groups
Key Concepts
spiritual growth
dependence on divine
theodicy
Questions to Reflect On
- What trials have shaped your spiritual voice?
- How can we support those broken by hardship?
A Different Perspective
Not all suffering leads to growth; some may cause despair.
