““These words [of Romans 12:1-2] are overflowingly rich in consolation; for just then when afflictions come over us, we should be of good courage, because that is the good will of God. Therefore we should be greatly pleased when things happen to us which displease us. The "good" will of God creates good out of evil. The "acceptable" will of God moves us cheerfully to love such good. It makes this good acceptable to us, and causes us to agree with it, even if it is evil. The "perfect" will of God will eternally perfect and bring to a[n] end all who are glad.””
![“These words [of Romans 12:1-2] are overflowingly rich in consolation; for just then when afflictions come over us, we should be of good courage, because that is the good will of God. Therefore we should be greatly pleased when things happen to us which displease us. The "good" will of God creates…” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/80e/martin-luther-106_afflictions_these-words-of-romans-12-1-2-are-overflo_2651050.jpg)
![“Paul wisely taught, 'Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.' [Rom. 12:21]” quote by Richard G. Scott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ad4/richard-g-scott-1767_quote_paul-wisely-taught-be-not-overcome-of-ev_1369472.jpg)
![“Good when He gives, supremely good; Nor less when He denies: Afflictions, from His sovereign hand, Are blessings in disguise. [. . .] That useless thoughts spoil all: that the mischief began there; but that we ought to reject them, as soon as we perceived their impertinence to the matter in hand…” quote by Brother Lawrence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f59/brother-lawrence-4215_affliction_good-when-he-gives-supremely-good-nor-le_1937522.jpg)
![“As Christians, if sin were the reason for our afflictions, then we should all be in ICU" ~ R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b9d/r-alan-woods-1455_afflictions_as-christians-if-sin-were-the-reason-for_343184.jpg)
![“Although there are several 'schools of thought' relating to why God allows mental, emotional, and physical afflictions, it essentially remains a mystery" ~ R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eaf/r-alan-woods-1455_afflictions_although-there-are-several-schools-of-th_1239508.jpg)
