--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Whatever in Christ had the nature of…" description: "\"Whatever in Christ had the nature of satisfaction, was by virtue of the suffering or humiliation that was in it; but whatever had the nature of merit, ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/jonathan-edwards-770_character_whatever-in-christ-had-the-nature-of-sat_942900.png" --- # Whatever in Christ had the nature of satisfaction, was by… ![“Whatever in Christ had the nature of satisfaction, was by virtue of the suffering or humiliation that was in it; but whatever had the nature of merit, was by virtue of the obedience or righteousness there was in it.” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/jonathan-edwards-770_character_whatever-in-christ-had-the-nature-of-sat_942900.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/jonathan-edwards-770_character_whatever-in-christ-had-the-nature-of-sat_942900.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/jonathan-edwards-770_character_whatever-in-christ-had-the-nature-of-sat_942900.png) > “Whatever in Christ had the nature of satisfaction, was by virtue of the suffering or humiliation that was in it; but whatever had the nature of merit, was by virtue of the obedience or righteousness there was in it.” [Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jonathan-edwards/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Satisfaction comes from suffering; merit arises from obedience and righteousness. **In simple terms:** Suffering yields satisfaction; obedience yields merit. Key Takeaway Embrace challenges as paths to true merit. Themes theology ethics spirituality Mood contemplative serious Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - personal trials - spiritual discipline - moral decisions Key Concepts suffering obedience righteousness merit Questions to Reflect On - How do you differentiate healthy struggle from harmful pain? - Can obedience be misused? 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